Montpelier, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
289 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,173 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$319 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$713 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Helena Parish
5
Baton Rouge Metro Area
6
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Helena Parish
4
Baton Rouge Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 49
Feb 6 0 53
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 4 0 67
May 4 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 4 0 78
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 4 0 59
Dec 6 0 51

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 6, LA State House District 72, LA
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Schools

Oak Forest Academy
9 miles, E • 4.6 star
Amite Westside Middle Magnet
9 miles, E • 3.2 star
Amite High Magnet
9 miles, E • 3.7 star
Independence Magnet
10 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Louisiana University
16 miles, S • 1.9 star
Denham Springs Beauty School
22 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

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