State House District 17, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
41,462 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,485 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$359 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$577 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 4 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 6 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 2%

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

Shady Grove Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Robinson Elementary School
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Berg Jones Elementary School
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Swayze Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
St Francis Medical Center
4 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
4 miles, NE • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
83 miles, SW • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
102 miles, W • 1.4 star
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