LaSalle Parish, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
14,804 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,077 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$368 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$334 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.2% 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 47
Feb 5 0 51
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 5 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 6 0 57
Dec 6 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 14% of residents leaning left and 82% leaning right.

Liberal (14%) (84%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 90%
Hillary Clinton 9%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 32, LA State House District 20, LA
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Schools

Goodpine Middle School
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Jena High School
2 miles, E • 4.6 star
Jena Junior High School
2 miles, E • 4.6 star

Colleges

Louisiana College
29 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
33 miles, SW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Lasalle General Hospital
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Hardtner Medical Center
14 miles, N • 3.2 star
Citizens Medical Center
28 miles, NE • 2.3 star

Airports

Alexandria International Airport
33 miles, SW • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
58 miles, NE • 1 star