State Senate District 12, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
113,461 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,517 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$195,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$359 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$590 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.4% 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 49
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 5 0 59
Apr 5 0 66
May 4 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 4 0 58
Dec 5 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 2%

Schools

Enon Elementary School
5 miles, SE 4.6 star
Franklinton Junior High School
6 miles, N 3.2 star
Franklinton Elementary School
6 miles, NE 4.1 star

Colleges

Delta College Inc
21 miles, S 1 star
Southeastern Louisiana University
26 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Riverside Medical Center
5 miles, NE 2.3 star
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital
17 miles, E 2.3 star
St Tammany Parish Hospital
21 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports