State Senate District 17, 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 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
112,939 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,082 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$200,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$362 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$612 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.9% 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 50
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 4 0 60
Apr 4 0 67
May 4 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 5 0 68
Nov 4 0 59
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State House District 18, LA
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Schools

Livonia High School
4 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Valverda Elementary School
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
False River Academy
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Southern University and A & M College
20 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Lane Regional Medical Center
22 miles, E • 3.2 star
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
24 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
79 miles, NW • 1 star
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