State House District 42, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
46,158 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,914 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$312 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$508 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 5 0 51
Feb 4 0 54
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 4 0 68
May 5 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 5 0 82
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 5 0 69
Nov 4 0 61
Dec 5 0 53

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 2%

Schools

Ross Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 4.1 star
North Crowley Elementary School
2 miles, NE 4.6 star
South Crowley Elementary School
2 miles, E 4.6 star
Crowley Middle School
2 miles, NE 3.7 star

Colleges

Louisiana State University-Eunice
19 miles, N 1.4 star
Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette
19 miles, SE 1 star
Cosmetology Training Center
19 miles, SE 1 star
Louisiana Academy of Beauty
20 miles, N 1 star

Hospitals

Acadia General Hospital
3 miles, E 3.2 star
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
15 miles, S 4.1 star
Jennings American Legion Hospital
16 miles, NW 1.4 star

Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
50 miles, W 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
78 miles, N 1 star