Crowley, Louisiana is a city in Southwest Louisiana. It is the parish seat of Acadiana Parish. The 2000 census lists Crowley, Louisiana with an estimated population of 14,225. Other metropolitan areas as listed in the Crowley, Louisiana yellow pages include Lafayette, Louisiana and Lake Charles, Louisiana. As is common with other Louisiana towns and cities, the climate in Crowley, Louisiana is hot and humid, almost tropical in nature. It is not uncommon to have 70-degree weather in December and be comfortable in short sleeves or shorts. Average temperatures range from 50 degrees in January to 85 degrees in July. Precipitation amounts range around 50 to 60 inches per year, well above the U.S. city average.
Crowley was named after an Irish railroad man, Pat Crowley, who established the town as a railroad depot within the oil establishments surrounding the Lafayette, Louisiana area. Crowley, Louisiana is located in the heart of Cajun country and has a rich heritage. Crowley, Louisiana is famous for its rice festivals and was at one time the center for rice production and processing in the United States. Rice is still the main crop of the local farmers. Crawfish farming comes in as a close second ranking crop. Crowley is also the home of Mastertrak Studios and has produced famous recording artists such as John Fogerty. Common industries that make their home in this city and the surrounding areas include mining, manufacturing, construction, retail, and transportation services. These local businesses can be found by accessing the Crowley, Louisiana business directory.
Written by Lyndsey Morgan
