Ouachita Parish, LA

Living in Ouachita Parish

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 17
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Commute 82
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 13
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 14
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Schools 85
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ouachita Parish, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ouachita Parish, LA

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Claiborne Christian
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ouachita Parish, LA

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Airports

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