Ascension Parish, LA

Living in Ascension Parish

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 6
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 48
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Schools 89
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Residents

123k Population +21k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black22%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
32  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$207k Median Home Value +$43k (2010–19)
46% Built 2000 or Later
$824 Median Monthly Rent +$252 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ascension Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in Ascension Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 5 0
Feb 55 5 0
Mar 61 4 0
Apr 68 4 0
May 75 4 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 82 5 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 69 5 0
Nov 61 4 0
Dec 53 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ascension Parish

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado41
Coastal Flooding8
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ascension Parish, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ascension Parish, LA

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St Theresa Middle
2 miles, N
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The Church Academy
5 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Ascension Parish, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ascension Parish, LA

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Womans Hospital
16 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Ascension Parish, LA