West Monroe, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
12,837 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,663 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$174,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$384 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$617 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ouachita Parish
8
Monroe Metro 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

Ouachita Parish
8
Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 71
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 35, LA State House District 17, LA
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Schools

Boley Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
West Monroe High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Highland Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 5 star
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Colleges

Platt College-McCann-Monroe
3 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Glenwood Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
St Francis Medical Center
2 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
7 miles, SE • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
85 miles, SW • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
98 miles, W • 1.4 star
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