Overview

Natchitoches Parish, LA (shown in white) has 1,253.32 mi² of land area and 46.23 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Bienville Parish, LA
• De Soto Parish, LA
• Grant Parish, LA
• Rapides Parish, LA
• Red River Parish, LA
• Sabine Parish, LA
• Vernon Parish, LA
• Winn Parish, LA

The county's elevations range from a low of 68.9' to a high of 397', with a weighted average of 170.3' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 37.5°F to average highs around 93.8°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 66.7°F. Average annual precipation is 57.4". 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 Natchitoches Parish is 37,456 with 15,180 households. These households are spread across 12 unique municipalties (not all shown).