White Castle, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Iberville Parish County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,278 Population 3,121/sq mi density
$19,314 Median Income $16,463 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $123,507 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
1,513 Violent Crime/100K 2,648 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$19,314 median income, 21.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,513 violent crimes/100K (298% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
White Castle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation19 ft (6 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density3,121/sq mi
Coordinates30.1617°N, 91.1485°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIberville Parish County
Nearest AirportAcadiana Regional (ARA)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.14"
Driest Month (Nov) 4.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %74.0%
Unhealthy Days9

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0437 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.9 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 67 km
2021 Ida Category 4 43 km
2020 Laura Category 4 211 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 119 km
2020 Delta Category 3 169 km
2019 Barry Category 1 119 km
2017 Nate Category 1 190 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 105 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 47 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 236 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 149 km
2005 Rita Category 3 245 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 147 km
2002 Lili Category 3 112 km
1998 Georges Category 2 218 km
1997 Danny Category 1 161 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 54 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 280 km
1988 Florence Category 1 194 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 892 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 61 km 0
Oct 3, 1964 EF4 98 km 22
Apr 10, 2021 EF3 96 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 20 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 68 km 2
Oct 14, 1984 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 21, 1977 EF3 79 km 1
Oct 29, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 26, 1973 EF3 38 km 0
Feb 29, 1972 EF3 47 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 17, 1970 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 25, 1969 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 12, 1969 EF3 24 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 15, 1957 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 21, 1957 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 6, 1953 EF3 56 km 2
May 13, 2024 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,206 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,206 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 904 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Driest
December 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in

White Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (4.1").

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