Carencro, 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 4/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
10,882 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,217 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$342 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$770 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette Parish
5
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

Lafayette Parish
7
Lafayette Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 54
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 4 0 68
May 5 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 5 0 82
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 5 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 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, LA State Senate District 24, LA State House District 39, LA
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Schools

Carencro Heights Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Carencro Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Carencro High School
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

University Hospital & Clinics
7 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Lafayette General Medical Center
8 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
72 miles, W • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
76 miles, N • 1 star
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