Washington, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
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
864 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,944 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$364 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$356 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Landry Parish
7
Opelousas Urban Area
7
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Landry Parish
6
Opelousas Urban Area
6
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 49
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 4 0 60
Apr 4 0 66
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 59
Dec 6 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 24, LA State House District 40, LA
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Schools

Washington Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Plaisance Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Opelousas School of Cosmetology
6 miles, SW • 1 star
Louisiana Academy of Beauty
22 miles, W • 1 star
Louisiana State University-Eunice
24 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Opelousas General Health System
5 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mercy Regional Medical Center
13 miles, NW • 5 star
Acadia St Landry
18 miles, SW
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
57 miles, N • 1 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
77 miles, W • 1 star
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