Berwick, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
4,680 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,708 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$188,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$413 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$341 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Mary Parish
6
Morgan City Urban 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

St. Mary Parish
7
Morgan City Urban 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 81
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

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Schools

Berwick Junior High School
<1 miles, N 4.6 star
Berwick High School
1 miles, N 4.6 star
Berwick Elementary School
1 miles, SE 4.6 star
Julia B Maitland School
1 miles, E 3.2 star

Colleges

Fletcher Technical Community College
25 miles, SE 1.4 star
Nicholls State University
27 miles, E 1.9 star
Unitech Training Academy-Houma
29 miles, SE 1 star

Hospitals

Ochsner St Mary
2 miles, E 2.3 star
Franklin Foundation Hospital
19 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
123 miles, NW 1 star