West Carroll 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 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,622 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,514 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$313 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$445 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 6 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 33, LA State House District 19, LA
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Schools

Forest School
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
Oak Grove High School
6 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Oak Grove Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Epps High School
13 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Louisiana at Monroe
40 miles, W • 1.9 star

Hospitals

West Carroll Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
East Carroll Parish Hospital
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi
24 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Morehouse General Hospital
27 miles, W • 2.3 star

Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
39 miles, W • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
120 miles, SW • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
140 miles, W • 1.4 star