State House District 47, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
46,417 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,975 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$181,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$383 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$609 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 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 3 0 67
May 4 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 5 0 82
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 4 0 69
Nov 4 0 61
Dec 5 0 53

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, LA State Senate District 25, LA
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Schools

South Cameron High School
15 miles, W • 3.7 star
Lake Arthur Elementary School
20 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Bell City High School
20 miles, N • 4.6 star
Lake Arthur High School
21 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

McNeese State University
32 miles, N • 1.9 star
SOWELA Technical Community College
32 miles, N • 1.9 star
Stage One-The Hair School
33 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Jennings American Legion Hospital
30 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
30 miles, NW • 1 star
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
70 miles, NW • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
105 miles, NE • 1 star
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