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Tallulah, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Madison Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,124 Population 2,203/sq mi density
$32,624 Median Income $14,443 per capita
$83,900 Home Value $134,992 Zillow
$602 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
522 Violent Crime/100K 522 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$32,624 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,900 home value, $602/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
522 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tallulah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation86 ft (26 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density2,203/sq mi
Coordinates32.4067°N, 91.1917°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.1 / 100
Community Resilience34.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very 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 Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 9, 2019.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 91 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 106 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 106 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 134 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 103 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 110 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 204 km
2020 Laura Category 4 185 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 244 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 244 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 178 km
2002 Lili Category 1 288 km
1998 Georges Category 2 296 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 217 km
1985 Elena Category 3 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

719 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 300 fatalities, 3,629 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 26 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 65 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 29 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 51 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 10 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 93 km 2
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 82 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 93 km 3
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 86 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 44 km 13
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 36 km 58
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 82 km 32
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 (3,028 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 96 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 95 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 5 1,357 98 km
2010 BURN BLOCK 6S 943 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 678 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 548 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in Coldest

Tallulah has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.1").

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