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Swartz, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Richland Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
4,691
Population
576/sq mi density
$69,968
Median Income
$30,977 per capita
$190,600
Home Value
$148,254 Zillow
$991
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,968 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $991/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Swartz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 86 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5809°N, 91.9869°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richland Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 6 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 5.5 in |
Swartz has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.1").