Start, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Richland Parish County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
941
Population
267/sq mi density
$67,673
Median Income
$37,588 per capita
$134,600
Home Value
$160,723 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,673 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Start enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in |
Start has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.6").