Varnado is a village in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Varnado had a population of 330. It is part of the Bogalusa Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code70467

Area code985

Living in Varnado

Work & commute in Varnado

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Most working residents leave Varnado for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Bogalusa (17%), Franklinton (11%) and New Orleans (9%). Half commute less than 35 miles.

Bogalusa

17%

Franklinton

11%

New Orleans

Metairie

1%Work in townlive and work in Varnado 35 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 171Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Varnado →

Health in Varnado

Compared with Louisiana

11worse than LA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.6%More adults with COPDLA 8.5% · worse 23.6%More smokersLA 17.3% · worse 23.1%More older adults who have lost all their teethLA 18.1% · worse

Care nearby

Our Lady of the Angels HospitalBogalusa · 8.3 mi · ER

Bogalusa High School-Based Health CenterBogalusa · 8.3 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 Varnado · CMS · HRSAHealth in Varnado →

Natural hazards in Varnado

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Varnado flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Varnado

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

Climate in Varnado

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Varnado has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 41°Winter

79° / 55°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

79° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Varnado get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 23, with the last in spring around Mar 2.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 Varnado →

Schools in Varnado

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Varnado’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictWashington ParishSchools1

Varnado High School C-High · Grades 6–12 · 256 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.