Plaquemine, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
6,136 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,857 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$181,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$399 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$722 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iberville Parish
8
Baton Rouge Metro 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

Iberville Parish
6
Baton Rouge Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 51
Feb 5 0 54
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 4 0 68
May 5 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 78
Oct 5 0 69
Nov 4 0 59
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, LA State Senate District 2, LA State House District 60, LA
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Schools

Iberville Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
St John High School
<1 miles, S • 5 star
Iberville Charter Academy
1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Plaquemine Senior High School
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Phoenix-Louisiana
11 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
13 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
106 miles, NW • 1 star
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