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Washington, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
864
Population
1,041/sq mi density
$36,944
Median Income
$18,207 per capita
$115,300
Home Value
$147,559 Zillow
$618
Median Rent
19.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
1,738
Violent Crime/100K
7,135 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$36,944 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$115,300 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,738 violent crimes/100K (357% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 63 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,041/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6156°N, 92.0599°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Evangeline Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in |
Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (4.5").