Sikes is a village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sikes had a population of 112. The village was named after Sikes Bowman, (1856–1925), a leader in the Winn Parish Baptist church, musician, and the first postmaster in the local area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code71473

Area code318

Living in Sikes

Health in Sikes

Compared with Louisiana

3better than LA·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 8▼ 3 close Habits all close Care all close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.4%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethLA 18.1% · better 13.1%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityLA 16.8% · better 11%More adults with heart diseaseLA 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

Winn Parish Medical CenterWinnfield · 14.1 mi · ER

Winn Chc Pharmacy ServicesWinnfield · 13.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Sikes · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sikes →

Natural hazards in Sikes

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

0Does Sikes flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Sikes

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Sikes →

Climate in Sikes

Full climate →

Sikes has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.

60° / 38°Winter

77° / 53°Spring

92° / 70°Summer

78° / 54°Fall

How much snow does Sikes get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 10, with the last in spring around Mar 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Sikes →