Lake Providence, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,424 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$24,670 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
56.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$75,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$291 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$431 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.7% 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 Carroll Parish
6
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

East Carroll Parish
1
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 2 0 75
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 75% of residents leaning left and 22% leaning right.

Liberal (76%) (22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 79%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 34, LA State House District 21, LA
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Schools

General Trass High School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Southside Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Griffin Middle School Academy
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Briarfield Academy
2 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Delta Beauty College
42 miles, NE • 1 star
University of Louisiana at Monroe
56 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

East Carroll Parish Hospital
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
West Carroll Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
54 miles, W • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
130 miles, SW • 1 star
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
142 miles, SE • 1 star
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