Overview

Vermilion Parish, LA (shown in white) has 1,172.06 mi² of land area and 359.91 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Acadia Parish, LA
• Cameron Parish, LA
• Iberia Parish, LA
• Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
• Lafayette Parish, LA

The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 29.5', with a weighted average of 3.6' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 40.6°F to average highs around 91.7°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 68.1°F. Average annual precipation is 63.1". 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 Vermilion Parish is 57,605 with 22,265 households. These households are spread across 7 unique municipalties (not all shown).