St. Joseph, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
709 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,864 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
58.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$56,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$368 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$496 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tensas Parish
3
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

Tensas Parish
1
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 45
Feb 5 0 50
Mar 6 0 57
Apr 5 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 4 0 66
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 6 0 49

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 34, LA State House District 21, LA
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Schools

Tensas High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Tensas Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Tensas Academy
<1 miles, W • 1 star
Newellton Elementary School
11 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Alcorn State University
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
52 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Hinds Community College
54 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Merit Health Natchez
28 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
62 miles, NW • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
87 miles, W • 1 star
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