Bayou L'Ourse, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
2,197 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,318 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$83,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$368 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$878 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Assumption Parish
4
Baton Rouge Metro Area
6
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Assumption Parish
3
Baton Rouge Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 52
Feb 5 0 56
Mar 4 0 62
Apr 4 0 68
May 5 0 76
Jun 8 0 80
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 7 0 82
Sep 6 0 79
Oct 4 0 70
Nov 4 0 62
Dec 5 0 55

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, LA State Senate District 21, LA State House District 51, LA
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Schools

Bayou L'Ourse Primary School
1 miles, W • 4.6 star
JS Aucoin Elementary School
4 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Gibson Elementary School
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Wyandotte Elementary School
7 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Fletcher Technical Community College
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Nicholls State University
16 miles, E • 1.9 star
Unitech Training Academy-Houma
19 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ochsner St Mary
8 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

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