Pitkin, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
460 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$111,715 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$70,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$404 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vernon Parish
3
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

Vernon Parish
4
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 48
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 4 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 4 0 82
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 5 0 67
Nov 6 0 58
Dec 6 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 88%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 30, LA State House District 24, LA
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Schools

Pitkin High School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Elizabeth High School
10 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Plainview High School
10 miles, E • 3.7 star
Fairview High School
10 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Oakdale Community Hospital
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
35 miles, NE • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
59 miles, SW • 1 star
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
94 miles, SW • 1 star
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