Acadia Parish, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
57,218 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,266 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$342 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$524 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette Metro Area
5
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 4 0 54
Mar 4 0 60
Apr 4 0 67
May 5 0 75
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 4 0 82
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 5 0 68
Nov 4 0 60
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, LA State Senate District 26, LA State House District 42, LA
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Schools

Crowley High School
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
North Crowley Elementary School
5 miles, S • 4.6 star
Crowley Middle School
5 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Louisiana State University-Eunice
13 miles, N • 1.4 star
Louisiana Academy of Beauty
14 miles, NE • 1 star
Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette
22 miles, SE • 1 star
Cosmetology Training Center
22 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Acadia General Hospital
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
Acadia St Landry
14 miles, E
Jennings American Legion Hospital
16 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
50 miles, W • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
72 miles, N • 1 star
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