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Winnsboro, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Franklin Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,777 Population 1,194/sq mi density
$31,635 Median Income $21,658 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $112,308 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$31,635 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $740/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Winnsboro 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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density1,194/sq mi
Coordinates32.1647°N, 91.7206°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.9 / 100
Community Resilience50.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 23, 2024.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 137 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 130 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 144 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 150 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 147 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 142 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 130 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 133 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 1 296 km
2021 Ida Category 4 195 km
2020 Laura Category 4 131 km
2020 Delta Category 2 256 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 279 km
2019 Barry Category 1 289 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 208 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 274 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 221 km
2005 Rita Category 3 292 km
2002 Lili Category 1 247 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 185 km
1985 Elena Category 3 244 km
1985 Danny Category 1 258 km
1985 Juan Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

615 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 219 fatalities, 2,725 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 34 km 47
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 79 km 38
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 48 km 10
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 61 km 2
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 95 km 13
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 89 km 58
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 83 km 32
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 97 km 2
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 59 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 72 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 25 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,498 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 99 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 95 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,677 96 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 94 km
2022 C-32/33/34 2,580 88 km
2020 UNNAMED 2,539 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,523 92 km
2024 RX CAT C-8-9 2,513 87 km
2024 RX C-52 53 54 2,489 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,381 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,229 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,217 91 km
2022 C-52/53 2,207 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,194 90 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,161 100 km
2019 C-52/53 2,144 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,137 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in

Winnsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.2").

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