Prospect, 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 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
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
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
488 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
96.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,042 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$811 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant Parish
4
Alexandria 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

Grant Parish
4
Alexandria Metro Area
8
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 48
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 5 0 58
Apr 4 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 5 0 80
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 4 0 82
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 5 0 67
Nov 6 0 58
Dec 6 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 35, LA State House District 22, LA
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Schools

South Grant Elementary School
2 miles, W • 4.6 star
Mary Goff Elementary School
3 miles, S • 4.6 star
Ball Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Louisiana College
9 miles, S • 2.3 star
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
12 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rapides Regional Medical Center
10 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
9 miles, SW • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
78 miles, NE • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
101 miles, SW • 1 star
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