Tara, Baton Rouge, LA
Living in Tara
Bikeability
11
Walkability
23
Commute
78
Public Transit
18
Affordability
93
Public Safety
56
Airports
29
Hospitals
57
Colleges
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
9.4k
Population
+1.5k (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$79k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$238k
Median Home Value
-$10k (2010–19)
28%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k
Median Monthly Rent
+$537 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached53%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas1%
Utility gas42%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tara
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Tara
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 6 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tara
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tara, Baton Rouge, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tara, Baton Rouge, LA
St Lukes Episcopal School
0 miles, E
Hosanna Christian Academy
0 miles, E
St Lillian Academy
0 miles, N
Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Tara, Baton Rouge, LA
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
3 miles, W
Southern University and A & M College
8 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tara, Baton Rouge, LA
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, Llc
2 miles, SE
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge
3 miles, NE
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
3 miles, S
Seaside Health System
3 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Tara, Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
7 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
55 miles, W
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
59 miles, SE
Alexandria International Airport
106 miles, NW