Brownsville, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
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
3,996 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,971 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$73,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$389 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$551 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ouachita Parish
8
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

Ouachita Parish
8
Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 6 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 35, LA State House District 17, LA
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Schools

Riser Middle School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Riser Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Lenwil Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Platt College-McCann-Monroe
4 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Glenwood Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
St Francis Medical Center
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
7 miles, E • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
83 miles, SW • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
97 miles, W • 1.4 star
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