Union Parish, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
20,914 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,743 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$337 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$508 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe Metro Area
7
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

Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 33, LA State House District 12, LA
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Schools

Union Parish Elementary School
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Union Parish High School
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Louisiana Tech University
26 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Platt College-McCann-Monroe
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
30 miles, S • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
88 miles, W • 1.4 star
Alexandria International Airport
104 miles, SW • 1 star
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