Claiborne, Louisiana
Claiborne is a community of 13,308 people in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit Claiborne
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Tinseltown 17 and Kiroli Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Claiborne
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Claiborne
Claiborne is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Claiborne had a population of 12,631. It is part of the Monroe Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Claiborne, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Kiroli Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Park in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
820 Kiroli Road, West Monroe
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes37
BBQ West
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.8 mi
4900 Cypress Street, West Monroe
Mo-We 10:00-20:30, Th-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 10:00-14:00
El Jarrito Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.5 mi
3623 Cypress Street, West Monroe
Mo-Su 10:30-22:00
Johnny's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
102 Wallace Road, West Monroe
Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Taco Bandido
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.5 mi
3606 Cypress Street, West Monroe
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Eskamoe's Frozen Custard & More
Ice cream · 2.9 mi
703 McMillan Road, West Monroe
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 12:00-22:00
Bangkok Spice
Restaurant · Thai · 1.7 mi
5332 Cypress Street, West Monroe
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, 16:30-21:00, Sa 16:30-21:00
Allbritton's Bakery
Bakery · 2.4 mi
3620 Cypress Street, West Monroe
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00, Sa 07:00-12:00
25 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Hilton Garden Inn West Monroe
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
400 Mane Street, West Monroe
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
503 Constitution Drive, West Monroe
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Monroe
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
603 Constitution Drive, West Monroe
Churches and places of worship22
Fair Park Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.7 mi
4412 Whites Ferry Road, West Monroe
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries22
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
School · 5.5 mi
1207 Washington Street, Monroe
Healthcare10
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
3426 Cypress Street, West Monroe
Pleasant's Compounding Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
903 Warren Drive, West Monroe
Ochsner Health Center for Children - Monroe
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
300 Pavillion Road, West Monroe
Fast Pace Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
132 Well Road, West Monroe
Map of Claiborne
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 33°F | 5.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 36°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 43°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 59°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 69°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 50°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 40°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 34°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Calhoun Rsch Stn Hcn (9 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
Ouachita Parish has had 35 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, 9 miles away.
- West Monroe 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Brownsville 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Bawcomville 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Monroe 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Richwood 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Lakeshore 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Calhoun 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Swartz 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Sterlington 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- El Dorado 54 mi northwest, 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- New Orleans Riverwalk puddles, Bo Riser, CC BY 2.0
- ISS055-E-87556 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-22010 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS064-E-2173 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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