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Start, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Richland Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
941
Population
267/sq mi density
$67,673
Median Income
$37,588 per capita
$134,600
Home Value
$160,723 Zillow
67°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,673 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Start enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4917°N, 91.8678°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richland Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in |
Start has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.1").