Overview

Ouachita Parish, LA (shown in white) has 610.35 mi² of land area and 21.36 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Caldwell Parish, LA
• Jackson Parish, LA
• Lincoln Parish, LA
• Morehouse Parish, LA
• Richland Parish, LA
• Union Parish, LA

The county's elevations range from a low of 49.2' to a high of 288.7', with a weighted average of 105.1' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 36.2°F to average highs around 94.1°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 66°F. Average annual precipation is 58.1". 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 Ouachita Parish is 161,438 with 63,077 households. These households are spread across 10 unique municipalties (not all shown).