Waggaman, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
10,617
Population
1,853/sq mi density
$59,566
Median Income
$29,398 per capita
$158,500
Home Value
$360,253 Zillow
$1,417
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$59,566 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,500 home value, $1,417/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Waggaman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9378°N, 90.2312°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Charles Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 100.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in |
Waggaman has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and October the driest (3.7").