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Wisner, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Catahoula Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,020 Population 1,275/sq mi density
$34,145 Median Income $18,372 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $91,631 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$34,145 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wisner 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 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 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) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,275/sq mi
Coordinates31.9804°N, 91.6551°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCatahoula Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.1 / 100
Community Resilience48.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively 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 Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 24, 2020.

Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 149 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 274 km
2021 Ida Category 4 174 km
2020 Laura Category 4 136 km
2020 Delta Category 2 240 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 259 km
2019 Barry Category 1 270 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 188 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 263 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 213 km
2005 Rita Category 3 285 km
2002 Lili Category 1 229 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 165 km
1985 Elena Category 3 227 km
1985 Danny Category 1 242 km
1985 Juan Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

562 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 209 fatalities, 2,589 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 48 km 47
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 81 km 38
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 58 km 10
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 82 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 98 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 100 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 95 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 66 km 32
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 57 km 1
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 94 km 3
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 5 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 19 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 57 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 25 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 94 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 4,768 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 97 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB51 4,411 90 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 3,826 99 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 3,676 91 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 91 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 92 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 93 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 100 PBURN 2,890 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,860 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,677 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,666 86 km
2022 WINN 110/111 2,642 92 km
2022 C-32/33/34 2,580 82 km
2020 UNNAMED 2,539 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,523 88 km
2024 RX CAT C-8-9 2,513 84 km
2024 RX C-52 53 54 2,489 84 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 2,394 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 58°F (15°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
October 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in
December 49°F (10°C) 5.9 in

Wisner has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.3").

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