Natchez, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
328 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
1.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,391 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
42.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$57,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$274 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$130 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Natchitoches Parish
6
Natchitoches Urban 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

Natchitoches Parish
8
Natchitoches Urban Area
8
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 47
Feb 5 0 51
Mar 5 0 58
Apr 4 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 80
Jul 4 0 83
Aug 3 0 83
Sep 4 0 77
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 a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 31, LA State House District 25, LA
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Schools

Oasis of Love Christian Academy
4 miles, N • 5 star
NSU Middle Lab School
6 miles, N • 5 star
NSU Elementary Lab School
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
Natchitoches Central High School
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
43 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sabine Medical Center
26 miles, W • 3.2 star
Winn Parish Medical Center
29 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
38 miles, SE • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
70 miles, N • 1.4 star
Monroe Regional Airport
83 miles, E • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
108 miles, SW • 1 star
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