Overview

Avoyelles Parish, LA (shown in white) has 831.94 mi² of land area and 33.69 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Catahoula Parish, LA
• Concordia Parish, LA
• Evangeline Parish, LA
• LaSalle Parish, LA
• Pointe Coupee Parish, LA
• Rapides Parish, LA
• St. Landry Parish, LA
• West Feliciana Parish, LA

The county's elevations range from a low of 9.8' to a high of 88.6', with a weighted average of 47.2' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 38.1°F to average highs around 93.7°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 67°F. Average annual precipation is 60". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8B 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 Avoyelles Parish is 39,981 with 15,304 households. These households are spread across 12 unique municipalties (not all shown).