West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Living in West Baton Rouge Parish

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 11
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 48
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Schools 77
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Residents

26k Population +2.8k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black40%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

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

Housing

$200k Median Home Value +$74k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$690 Median Monthly Rent +$224 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home21%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity55%
LP gas1%
Utility gas44%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Baton Rouge Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in West Baton Rouge Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 6 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 61 5 0
Apr 67 5 0
May 75 5 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 82 6 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 69 5 0
Nov 60 4 0
Dec 53 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Baton Rouge Parish

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado40
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

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Holy Family School
6 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

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Seaside Health System
10 miles, E

Airports

Airports near West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

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