Powhatan, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
27 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
51 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$391 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$644 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
17.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Natchitoches Parish
6
Natchitoches Urban 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

Natchitoches Parish
8
Natchitoches Urban Area
8
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 47
Feb 5 0 50
Mar 5 0 58
Apr 4 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 80
Jul 4 0 83
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 6 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 31, LA State House District 25, LA
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Schools

Lakeview Annex
8 miles, E
Lakeview Jr/Sr High School
8 miles, E • 4.1 star
Natchitoches Jr High School
9 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Blue Cliff College-Shreveport
49 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sabine Medical Center
27 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Desoto Regional Health System
32 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
54 miles, N • 1.4 star
Alexandria International Airport
54 miles, SE • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
81 miles, E • 1 star
East Texas Regional Airport
95 miles, NW • 1 star
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