Morehouse Parish, LA

Living in Morehouse Parish

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 4
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 10
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Schools 64
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Residents

26k Population -2.8k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black49%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate43%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$33k Median Household Income +$1.1k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$91k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$408 Median Monthly Rent +$49 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas30%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Morehouse Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in Morehouse Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 48 5 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 81 3 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 5 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 46 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morehouse Parish

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding50
Tornado38
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Morehouse Parish, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Morehouse Parish, LA

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Prairie View Academy
5 miles, SW
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River Oaks School
23 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Morehouse Parish, LA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Morehouse Parish, LA

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Airports

Airports near Morehouse Parish, LA

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