Tensas Parish, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,992 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,074 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$396 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$311 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.4% 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 46
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 73
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 4 0 66
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 6 0 48

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 34, LA State House District 21, LA
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Schools

Newellton Elementary School
8 miles, E • 2.8 star
Tensas Elementary School
8 miles, S • 2.8 star
Tensas Academy
8 miles, S • 1 star
Tensas High School
8 miles, SE • 3.7 star

Colleges

Alcorn State University
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of Louisiana at Monroe
56 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Franklin Medical Center
24 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
54 miles, NW • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
85 miles, W • 1 star