Ouachita Parish, LA
Living in Ouachita Parish
Bikeability
17
Walkability
17
Commute
82
Public Transit
21
Affordability
89
Public Safety
13
Airports
6
Hospitals
32
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
85
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
155k
Population
+3.3k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black37%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$1.3k (2010–19)
76%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$147k
Median Home Value
+$34k (2010–19)
20%
Built 2000 or Later
$572
Median Monthly Rent
+$125 (2010–19)
48%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ouachita Parish
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in Ouachita Parish
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 47 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ouachita Parish
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado30
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ouachita Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ouachita Parish, LA
Grace Episcopal School
3 miles, NE
Northeast Baptist School
3 miles, NW
Claiborne Christian
3 miles, NW
Prevailing Faith Christian Academy
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Ouachita Parish, LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe
6 miles, NE
Louisiana Tech University
29 miles, W
Grambling State University
33 miles, W
Alcorn State University
72 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ouachita Parish, LA
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
2 miles, N
St Francis Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe
3 miles, SE
Monroe Surgical Hospital
5 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Ouachita Parish, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
7 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
83 miles, S
Shreveport Regional Airport
98 miles, W
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
122 miles, E