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Wilson, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Feliciana Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
708 Population 261/sq mi density
$32,679 Median Income $15,188 per capita
$112,300 Home Value $210,967 Zillow
$375 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
2,257 Violent Crime/100K 347 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,679 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$112,300 home value, $375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,257 violent crimes/100K (494% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation307 ft (94 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates30.9256°N, 91.1053°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEast Feliciana Parish County
Nearest AirportLafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
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 Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
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 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 149 km
2021 Ida Category 4 47 km
2020 Laura Category 4 211 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 141 km
2020 Delta Category 2 195 km
2019 Barry Category 1 181 km
2017 Nate Category 1 210 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 179 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 103 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 249 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 145 km
2005 Rita Category 3 282 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 215 km
2002 Lili Category 2 154 km
1998 Georges Category 2 214 km
1997 Danny Category 1 224 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 74 km
1988 Florence Category 1 244 km
1985 Elena Category 3 127 km
1985 Danny Category 1 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 937 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 97 km 4
Jan 10, 1975 EF4 62 km 9
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 84 km 32
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 10, 2021 EF3 87 km 1
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 36 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 39 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 14, 1984 EF3 31 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 12, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 26, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 21, 1972 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 29, 1972 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 29, 1969 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 4,768 46 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB51 4,411 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,022 38 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 3,826 57 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 3,676 53 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,666 44 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB24 2,458 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 67 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 2,394 46 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX 2,279 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,229 41 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB25 2,183 46 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 2,182 54 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,143 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,111 50 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,071 52 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB 2,021 54 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO BB26 2,008 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.0 in
April 65°F (19°C) 5.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 51°F (11°C) 6.2 in Wettest

Wilson has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.7").

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