Branch, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
338 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
89.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,593 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$38,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$291 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Acadia Parish
6
Lafayette Metro Area
5
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Acadia Parish
6
Lafayette Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 51
Feb 5 0 54
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 4 0 67
May 5 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 5 0 82
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 6 0 69
Nov 5 0 60
Dec 5 0 53

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, LA State Senate District 26, LA State House District 41, LA
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Schools

Branch Elementary School
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
AMIKids Acadiana
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Richard Elementary School
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
Church Point Middle School
6 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Louisiana State University-Eunice
13 miles, N • 1.4 star
Louisiana Academy of Beauty
13 miles, N • 1 star
Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette
17 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Acadia General Hospital
9 miles, SW • 3.2 star
University Hospital & Clinics
17 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
58 miles, W • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
70 miles, N • 1 star
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