St. James Parish, LA

Living in St. James Parish

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 27
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 47
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Schools 87
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Residents

21k Population -788 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
16% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

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

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black50%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income -$122 (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$158k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$527 Median Monthly Rent +$190 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas36%

Crime

Violent Crime in St. James Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in St. James Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 69 4 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 81 8 0
Jul 83 6 0
Aug 83 6 0
Sep 79 5 0
Oct 71 4 0
Nov 62 4 0
Dec 55 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in St. James Parish

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding57
Tornado44
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near St. James Parish, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near St. James Parish, LA

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Riverside Academy
14 miles, E
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St Peter School
14 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near St. James Parish, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near St. James Parish, LA

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Airports

Airports near St. James Parish, LA