West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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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
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
- school Colleges
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Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
- local_library Schools
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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%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 52%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 6, LA State Senate District 17, LA State House District 18, LASchools
Port Allen High School
3 miles, SE
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4.1
Chamberlin Elementary School
5 miles, NE
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4.6
Devall Middle School
5 miles, NE
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4.6
Cohn Elementary School
6 miles, SE
•
4.1
Colleges
Southern University Law Center
8 miles, E
Southern University and A & M College
8 miles, E
•
1.9
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
8 miles, SE
•
3.2
Baton Rouge General Medical Center-School of Nursing
9 miles, SE
•
3.2
Hospitals
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
9 miles, SE
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3.2
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
10 miles, SE
Seaside Health System
10 miles, SE
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SE
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3.2
Airports
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
11 miles, E
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1.4
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
44 miles, W
•
1
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
71 miles, SE
•
3.7
Alexandria International Airport
95 miles, NW
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1