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Sterlington, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,045
Population
723/sq mi density
$67,986
Median Income
$29,586 per capita
$193,800
Home Value
$213,842 Zillow
$1,022
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,986 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,800 home value, $1,022/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sterlington 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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 723/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6889°N, 92.0603°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ouachita Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Sterlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.2").