Mermentau, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
570 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$112,864 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$55,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$229 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$300 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Acadia Parish
6
Lafayette Metro Area
5
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Acadia Parish
6
Lafayette Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 4 0 55
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 4 0 67
May 5 0 74
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 5 0 69
Nov 5 0 61
Dec 5 0 53

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, LA State Senate District 25, LA State House District 42, LA
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Schools

Mermentau Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Jennings High School
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Louisiana State University-Eunice
22 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Louisiana Academy of Beauty
24 miles, NE • 1 star
Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette
30 miles, SE • 1 star
Cosmetology Training Center
30 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Jennings American Legion Hospital
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Acadia General Hospital
14 miles, E • 3.2 star
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
38 miles, W • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
79 miles, NE • 1 star
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
88 miles, W • 1 star
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