Cortana, Baton Rouge, LA
Living in Cortana
Bikeability
29
Walkability
37
Commute
75
Public Transit
32
Affordability
100
Public Safety
28
Airports
29
Hospitals
57
Colleges
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
13k
Population
-1.1k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
49%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black54%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$3.2k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$147k
Median Home Value
+$19k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$806
Median Monthly Rent
+$350 (2010–19)
41%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197932%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cortana
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Cortana
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump39%
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 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cortana
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cortana, Baton Rouge, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cortana, Baton Rouge, LA
St Lillian Academy
1 miles, SW
St Lukes Episcopal School
1 miles, S
Brighter Horizon School
2 miles, W
Hosanna Christian Academy
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Cortana, Baton Rouge, LA
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
5 miles, SW
Southern University and A & M College
7 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cortana, Baton Rouge, LA
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge
2 miles, E
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, Llc
3 miles, S
Seaside Health System
4 miles, W
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cortana, Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
6 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
57 miles, W
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
59 miles, SE
Alexandria International Airport
105 miles, NW