Oretta, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
565 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,731 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$336,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$544 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beauregard Parish
2
DeRidder Urban Area
2
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Beauregard Parish
3
DeRidder Urban Area
3
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 4 0 60
Apr 4 0 67
May 5 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 4 0 82
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 5 0 69
Nov 6 0 59
Dec 6 0 52

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 30, LA State House District 32, LA
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Schools

DeQuincy High School
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
DeQuincy Middle School
6 miles, SW • 4.1 star
DeQuincy Elementary School
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Stage One-The Hair School
26 miles, S • 1 star
SOWELA Technical Community College
27 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
21 miles, S • 3.2 star
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
31 miles, S • 1 star
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
53 miles, SW • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
76 miles, NE • 1 star
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