West Monroe, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,837
Population
1,599/sq mi density
$46,663
Median Income
$26,172 per capita
$174,400
Home Value
$204,726 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
1,164
Violent Crime/100K
5,910 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$46,663 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$174,400 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,164 violent crimes/100K (206% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
West Monroe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5123°N, 92.1511°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ouachita Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in |
West Monroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.6").