Overview

Tensas Parish, LA (shown in white) has 603.01 mi² of land area and 38.39 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Adams County, MS
• Catahoula Parish, LA
• Claiborne County, MS
• Concordia Parish, LA
• Franklin Parish, LA
• Jefferson County, MS
• Madison Parish, LA
• Warren County, MS

The county's elevations range from a low of 23' to a high of 98.4', with a weighted average of 61.3' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 35.5°F to average highs around 93.8°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 65.8°F. Average annual precipation is 60.6". 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 Tensas Parish is 4,006 with 1,706 households. These households are spread across 3 unique municipalties (not all shown).