Natchitoches Urban Area, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
37,047 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,798 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$552 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 46
Feb 5 0 50
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 29, LA State House District 22, LA
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Schools

Oasis of Love Christian Academy
<1 miles, S • 5 star
NSU Middle Lab School
1 miles, N • 5 star
NSU Elementary Lab School
1 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
48 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
42 miles, SE • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
66 miles, N • 1.4 star
Monroe Regional Airport
81 miles, E • 1 star
East Texas Regional Airport
106 miles, NW • 1 star
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