Brookstown, Baton Rouge, LA

Living in Brookstown

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 34
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Commute 47
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 48
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Schools 28
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Residents

20k Population +179 (2010–19)
27  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black92%
Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$28k Median Household Income -$1.3k (2010–19)
58% Above Poverty -12% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$73k Median Home Value -$5.2k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$576 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -17% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196929%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brookstown

United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69

Property Crime in Brookstown

United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (71%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump23%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 6 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 67 4 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 82 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 5 0
Nov 60 4 0
Dec 53 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brookstown

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado26
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brookstown, Baton Rouge, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brookstown, Baton Rouge, LA

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Sacred Heart School
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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