Banks Springs, Louisiana
Banks Springs is a community of 1,406 people in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit Banks Springs
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Blanks House and Downtown Columbia Historic District.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Banks Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Banks Springs
Banks Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 1136. It is located near the center of Caldwell Parish 2 miles (3 km) south of Columbia, the parish seat, and 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of Grayson. The CDP includes the neighborhood of Columbia Heights.
From the Wikipedia article Banks Springs, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Blanks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
Downtown Columbia Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Columbia, Louisiana
Schepis Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Commercial building in Columbia, Louisiana
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship4
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic church in Columbia, Louisiana, United States
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Banks Springs
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 37°F | 6.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 39°F | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 54°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 72°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbia Lock (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Caldwell Parish has had 29 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-18: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-27: Tropical Storm Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Columbia 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Grayson 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Clarks 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- West Monroe 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Monroe 31 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Claiborne 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Ruston 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ball 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pineville 54 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Natchez 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Schepis Building 1, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Methodist Church, Columbia, LA IMG 2697, Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0
- Blanks House, Columbia, Louisiana NRHP 01, Timothy Holdiness, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Columbia District 2, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 4.0
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