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Urania, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · LaSalle Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,186 Population 866/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $15,802 per capita
$104,000 Home Value $119,985 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Urania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation93 ft (28 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density866/sq mi
Coordinates31.8634°N, 92.2913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaSalle Parish County
Nearest AirportEsler Regional (ESF)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.5"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.4 / 100
Community Resilience66.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 26, 2024.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 102 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 133 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 100 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 101 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 137 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 141 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 123 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 104 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 100 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 108 km
Apr 13, 2024 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.6 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 285 km
2021 Ida Category 4 200 km
2020 Laura Category 4 78 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 293 km
2020 Delta Category 2 205 km
2019 Barry Category 1 252 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 178 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 214 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 269 km
2005 Rita Category 3 229 km
2002 Lili Category 1 207 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 162 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 291 km
1985 Elena Category 3 270 km
1985 Danny Category 1 211 km
1985 Juan Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 951 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 96 km 47
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 91 km 2
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 81 km 2
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 4 km 1
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 46 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 1 km 1
May 18, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-368 366 365 364 75 (5,919 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 84 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 83 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 77 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 36 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 78 km
2011 TD13 4,208 79 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 83 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 33 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,599 98 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 31 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,431 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 57 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,338 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,203 85 km
2021 C15/16 3,189 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest

Urania has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.5").

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