Overview

Acadia Parish, LA (shown in white) has 655.24 mi² of land area and 2.29 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Evangeline Parish, LA
• Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
• Lafayette Parish, LA
• St. Landry Parish, LA
• Vermilion Parish, LA

The county's elevations range from a low of 3.3' to a high of 55.8', with a weighted average of 25.8' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 41.5°F to average highs around 91.5°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 68.5°F. Average annual precipation is 64.3". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 9A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Acadia Parish is 57,154 with 21,853 households. These households are spread across 10 unique municipalties (not all shown).