Tensas Parish, LA

Living in Tensas Parish

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 37
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 14
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Schools 48
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Residents

4.6k Population -869 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black55%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate46%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$28k Median Household Income +$343 (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government19%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$66k Median Home Value -$6k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$327 Median Monthly Rent +$102 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Tensas Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in Tensas Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 5 0
Feb 50 6 0
Mar 57 5 0
Apr 65 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 82 4 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 66 5 0
Nov 57 5 0
Dec 48 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tensas Parish

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding73
Tornado62
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Tensas Parish, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Tensas Parish, LA

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Tensas Academy
8 miles, SE
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Franklin Academy
24 miles, NW
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Tallulah Academy
29 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Tensas Parish, LA

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Mississippi College
64 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Tensas Parish, LA

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Airports

Airports near Tensas Parish, LA

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