West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
27,666 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,320 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$423 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$772 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Baton Rouge Metro Area
6
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

Baton Rouge Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 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 5 0 82
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 5 0 68
Nov 4 0 60
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 3%

Schools

Port Allen High School
3 miles, SE 4.1 star
Chamberlin Elementary School
5 miles, NE 4.6 star
Devall Middle School
5 miles, NE 4.6 star
Cohn Elementary School
6 miles, SE 4.1 star

Colleges

Hospitals

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
9 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Alexandria International Airport
95 miles, NW 1 star