Welcome, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. James Parish County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
751
Population
165/sq mi density
$56,453
Median Income
$26,573 per capita
$113,400
Home Value
$112,969 Zillow
$631
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,453 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,400 home value, $631/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Welcome enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0443°N, 90.8835°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. James Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0377 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| 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 High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in |
Welcome has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (4.1").