Jefferson Parish, LA
Living in Jefferson Parish
Bikeability
19
Walkability
24
Commute
59
Public Transit
23
Affordability
65
Public Safety
49
Airports
48
Hospitals
32
Colleges
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
73
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson Parish, LA
Holy Rosary Catholic School
18 miles, W
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
23 miles, N
Visitation of Our Lady School
23 miles, N
Arden Cahill Academy
24 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson Parish, LA
University of Holy Cross
27 miles, N
Loyola University New Orleans
29 miles, N
Tulane University of Louisiana
29 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson Parish, LA
Lady of the Sea General Hospital
15 miles, W
West Jefferson Medical Center
26 miles, N
Childrens Hospital
27 miles, N
Seaside Behavioral Center
27 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Jefferson Parish, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
86 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
95 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
124 miles, NW