Morehouse Parish, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
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
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
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
24,967 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,981 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$360 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$548 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe Metro Area
7
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

Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6
United States
4

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 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

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

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

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

Morehouse General Hospital
8 miles, W • 2.3 star
Ashley County Medical Center
23 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
25 miles, SW • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
112 miles, SW • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
121 miles, W • 1.4 star
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