Jefferson Parish, LA

Living in Jefferson Parish

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 24
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 65
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 47
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Schools 73
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Residents

435k Population +3.8k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
27% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black26%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$5.9k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$188k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$841 Median Monthly Rent +$116 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in Jefferson Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 68 4 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 83 7 0
Aug 83 7 0
Sep 80 6 0
Oct 72 4 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 56 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson Parish

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson Parish, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson Parish, LA

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Arden Cahill Academy
24 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson Parish, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson Parish, LA

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Childrens Hospital
27 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Jefferson Parish, LA