Jackson, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
3,976 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,981 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$349 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$459 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

East Feliciana Parish
5
Baton Rouge Metro Area
6
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

East Feliciana Parish
2
Baton Rouge Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 49
Feb 6 0 53
Mar 5 0 59
Apr 5 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 5 0 82
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 5 0 68
Nov 4 0 59
Dec 6 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 17, LA State House District 62, LA
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Schools

East Feliciana High School
1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Jackson Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Slaughter Community Charter School
8 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Camelot College
26 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Lane Regional Medical Center
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
86 miles, NW • 1 star
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