Tangipahoa, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Helena Parish County
1.4
/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
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,750 median income, 17.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
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. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in |
Tangipahoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and November the driest (3.7").