South Vacherie, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,048
Population
600/sq mi density
$85,054
Median Income
$43,117 per capita
$196,700
Home Value
$304,767 Zillow
$1,092
Median Rent
13.3% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$85,054 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,700 home value, $1,092/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Vacherie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9402°N, 90.6877°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Charles Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 100.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in |
South Vacherie has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and November the driest (3.8").