Mer Rouge, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
639 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,588 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$383 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morehouse Parish
7
Monroe 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

Morehouse Parish
8
Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 72
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 33, LA State House District 19, LA
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Schools

Delta Jr High School
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Prairie View Academy
5 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Pine Grove Elementary School
6 miles, N • 4.1 star
Morehouse Magnet School
7 miles, NW • 5 star
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Colleges

University of Louisiana at Monroe
24 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Morehouse General Hospital
7 miles, W • 2.3 star
Richardson Medical Center
22 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
23 miles, SW • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
110 miles, SW • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
120 miles, W • 1.4 star
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