Ponchatoula, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
7,839 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,821 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$303 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$936 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tangipahoa Parish
7
Hammond Metro Area
7
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tangipahoa Parish
8
Hammond Metro Area
8
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 5 0 60
Apr 5 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 4 0 58
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, LA State Senate District 37, LA State House District 73, LA
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Schools

St Joseph School
<1 miles, W
Ponchatoula Junior High School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Louisiana University
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

North Oaks Medical Center, Llc
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

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