Forest Hill, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 9/10
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
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
797 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$103,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$320,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$533 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rapides Parish
7
Alexandria 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

Rapides Parish
8
Alexandria Metro Area
8
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 48
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 4 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 5 0 80
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 5 0 67
Nov 6 0 58
Dec 6 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 28, LA State House District 38, LA
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Schools

Forest Hill Junior High School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Glenmora High School
6 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Rapides High School
8 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Louisiana State University-Alexandria
11 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
16 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital
16 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Longleaf Hospital
17 miles, NE
Oakdale Community Hospital
18 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
19 miles, N • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
76 miles, SW • 1 star
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