Bonita, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
231 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$60,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$293 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$421 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morehouse Parish
7
Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Morehouse Parish
8
Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 46

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 1%

Schools

Pine Grove Elementary School
12 miles, W 4.1 star
Beekman Charter School
12 miles, NW 4.6 star
Delta Jr High School
14 miles, SW 2.3 star
Prairie View Academy
15 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

University of Louisiana at Monroe
36 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

West Carroll Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE 3.2 star
Morehouse General Hospital
17 miles, W 2.3 star
Ashley County Medical Center
21 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
35 miles, SW 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
121 miles, SW 1 star