Turkey Creek, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
401 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,042 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$154,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$342 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$625 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Evangeline Parish
3
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

Evangeline Parish
6
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 49
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 4 0 66
May 4 0 73
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 4 0 82
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 6 0 58
Dec 6 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 28, LA State House District 38, LA
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Schools

Bayou Chicot Elementary School
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
Pine Prairie High School
6 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Glenmora High School
12 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Evangeline Central School
13 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Louisiana State University-Alexandria
21 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Louisiana Academy of Beauty
26 miles, S • 1 star
Louisiana State University-Eunice
28 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Oakdale Community Hospital
14 miles, W • 2.3 star
Mercy Regional Medical Center
16 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
32 miles, N • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
70 miles, SW • 1 star
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