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Tickfaw, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
862
Population
532/sq mi density
$51,528
Median Income
$22,042 per capita
$174,600
Home Value
$192,649 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
137
Violent Crime/100K
2,192 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,528 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tickfaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 61 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5769°N, 90.4871°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tangipahoa Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 5.7 in |
Tickfaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.5").