Washington Parish
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Washington Parish is a picturesque rural area in southeastern Louisiana, known for its deep-rooted southern culture, lively community events, and natural beauty. With historic towns, festivals, and abundant outdoor activities like fishing and hiking, it offers a tranquil getaway with authentic local flavor.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
45,463
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.85°, -90.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,705
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1566 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BXA
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.