State House District 5, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
46,773 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,793 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$231,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$458 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,046 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.6% 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 5 0 49
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 3%

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Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 31, LA
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Schools

Ware Youth Center
7 miles, S • 2.3 star
Red River Elementary School
11 miles, S • 3.7 star
Red River Junior High School
12 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Blue Cliff College-Shreveport
25 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
27 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Desoto Regional Health System
20 miles, W • 3.2 star
Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier
24 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
30 miles, NW • 1.4 star
East Texas Regional Airport
77 miles, NW • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
78 miles, S • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
84 miles, E • 1 star
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