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Winnfield, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Winn Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,042 Population 1,110/sq mi density
$46,089 Median Income $25,616 per capita
$74,000 Home Value $100,883 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
557 Violent Crime/100K 3,018 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$46,089 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $668/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
557 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Winnfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density1,110/sq mi
Coordinates31.9240°N, 92.6425°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinn Parish County
Nearest AirportRuston Regional (RSN)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.58"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.3 / 100
Community Resilience44.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 69 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 150 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 147 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 121 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 124 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 146 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 141 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 127 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 145 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 142 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 67 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 67 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 142 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 127 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 131 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 77 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 67 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 71 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 92 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 229 km
2020 Laura Category 4 44 km
2020 Delta Category 2 204 km
2019 Barry Category 1 262 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 194 km
2008 Ike Category 2 272 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 202 km
2005 Rita Category 3 210 km
2002 Lili Category 1 216 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 182 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 275 km
1985 Danny Category 1 214 km
1985 Juan Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 417 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 21 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 100 km 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 65 km 2
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 37 km 1
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 33 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 44 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 27 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-368 366 365 364 75 (5,919 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 C-368 366 365 364 75 5,919 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,381 98 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 64 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,777 78 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 21 km
2019 C-371/369/34 4,481 85 km
2024 RX CALV C-262-265 4,445 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 58 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,310 98 km
2011 TD13 4,208 46 km
2018 C-238 3,709 99 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 58 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,648 86 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 32 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 61 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,599 92 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 21 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,431 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Winnfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.6").

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