State Senate District 24, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
123,829 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,232 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$343 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$650 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 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 6 0 50
Feb 5 0 54
Mar 4 0 60
Apr 4 0 67
May 5 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 4 0 82
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 5 0 68
Nov 5 0 60
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 2%

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Congressional District 4, LA State House District 41, LA
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Schools

Westminster Christian Academy
2 miles, NE • 5 star
Sunset Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Grand Coteau Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Opelousas School of Cosmetology
7 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Opelousas General Health System
8 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
67 miles, N • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
70 miles, W • 1 star
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