Sicily Island, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for 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
513 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,563 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
51.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$55,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$248 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Catahoula Parish
5
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

Catahoula Parish
2
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 46
Feb 5 0 50
Mar 6 0 58
Apr 5 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 6 0 56
Dec 6 0 48

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 2%

Schools

Sicily Island High School
<1 miles, S 4.6 star
Harrisonburg High School
12 miles, W 4.6 star
Gilbert School
14 miles, N 4.1 star
Delta Charter School MST
15 miles, S 4.6 star

Colleges

Alcorn State University
30 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Franklin Medical Center
22 miles, N 3.2 star
Merit Health Natchez
27 miles, S 2.3 star
Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc
30 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
51 miles, N 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
64 miles, W 1 star