West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Living in West Baton Rouge Parish
Bikeability
3
Walkability
11
Commute
62
Public Transit
4
Affordability
64
Public Safety
59
Airports
25
Hospitals
59
Colleges
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
77
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Holy Family Catholic School
6 miles, E
Holy Family School
6 miles, E
St James Episcopal Day School
7 miles, E
Faith Avademy of Christian Education
8 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Southern University and A & M College
8 miles, NE
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
10 miles, E
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
13 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
9 miles, E
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
10 miles, E
Seaside Health System
10 miles, E
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
13 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
11 miles, NE
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
44 miles, SW
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
71 miles, SE
Alexandria International Airport
95 miles, NW