State Senate District 21, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
117,301 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,850 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$392 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$738 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 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 52
Feb 4 0 55
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 3 0 68
May 4 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 6 0 82
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 4 0 70
Nov 4 0 61
Dec 5 0 54

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 2%

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Schools

Patterson High School
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Hattie A Watts Elementary School
1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Patterson Junior High School
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Bayou Vista Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Fletcher Technical Community College
31 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Nicholls State University
32 miles, E • 1.9 star
Unitech Training Academy-Houma
34 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ochsner St Mary
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Franklin Foundation Hospital
14 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lake Charles Regional Airport
117 miles, NW • 1 star
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