Jamestown, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
127 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,568 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
51 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$244 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$239 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bienville Parish
5
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

Bienville Parish
3
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 83
Aug 3 0 83
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 31, LA State House District 13, LA
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Schools

Ringgold High School
4 miles, W • 4.1 star
Ringgold Elementary School
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
Castor High School
7 miles, S • 4.6 star
Central Elementary School
10 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Bossier Parish Community College
29 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
30 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Blue Cliff College-Shreveport
31 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Minden Medical Center
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
Jackson Parish Hospital
29 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
37 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Monroe Regional Airport
69 miles, E • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
80 miles, S • 1 star
East Texas Regional Airport
88 miles, NW • 1 star
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