Farmerville, Louisiana

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Farmerville is a town in and the parish seat of Union Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has also been known as Farmersville. The population was 3,860 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Monroe Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is spread about Lake D'Arbonne, a popular fishing and boating waterway.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.6 sqmi, of which 5.5 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.72%) is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Farmerville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2022 tornado

On December 13, 2022, the northern part of the town was struck by an EF3 tornado that damaged or destroyed structures and injured 14 people. The tornado caused $1.2 million in damage, with most of the damage coming from the town.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,366 people, 954 households, and 552 families residing in the town.

Education

The Union Parish School District covers education in the Farmerville area.

Schools

Former Schools

Farmerville High School

Notable people

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