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Tangipahoa, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Helena Parish County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
495
Population
490/sq mi density
$18,750
Median Income
$12,824 per capita
$732
Median Rent
44.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
784
Violent Crime/100K
7,059 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$18,750 median income, 8.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
784 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tangipahoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 178 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8758°N, 90.5138°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Helena Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in |
Tangipahoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.5").