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Vivian, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caddo Parish County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
3,020 Population 547/sq mi density
$22,675 Median Income $15,971 per capita
$55,700 Home Value $88,428 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
199 Violent Crime/100K 1,493 property/100K
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$22,675 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,700 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Vivian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation252 ft (77 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density547/sq mi
Coordinates32.8711°N, 93.9862°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaddo Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0445 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 111 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 115 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 113 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 118 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 110 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 102 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 21 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 124 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 30 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 125 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 124 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 129 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 32 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 139 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 23 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 117 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 118 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 125 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 118 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 128 km
2008 Ike Category 2 242 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 288 km
2005 Rita Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

717 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 693 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 41 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 47 km 2
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 82 km 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 87 km 2
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 79 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 19 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 42 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 98 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 27 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,925 99 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 79 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 98 km
2011 592 2,278 9 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 34 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 93 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 48 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 72 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 94 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 6 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 42 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 31 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 68 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 66 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Vivian has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.1").

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