Congressional District 3, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
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
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
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
768,212 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,410 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$393 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$749 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 51
Feb 4 0 54
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 3 0 67
May 4 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 5 0 82
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 5 0 69
Nov 4 0 60
Dec 5 0 53

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 3%

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State Senate District 26, LA State House District 47, LA
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Schools

Jesse Owens Elementary School
4 miles, N • 4.6 star
Gueydan High School
4 miles, N • 4.6 star
Morse Elementary School
11 miles, N • 4.6 star
Kaplan Elementary School
12 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Cosmetology Training Center
29 miles, E • 1 star
Remington College-Lafayette Campus
31 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
12 miles, E • 4.1 star
Acadia General Hospital
19 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Jennings American Legion Hospital
21 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
45 miles, NW • 1 star
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
92 miles, W • 1 star
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