Baton Rouge, LA

Living in Baton Rouge

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 49
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 43
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 25
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 48
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Schools 59
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Residents

224k Population -5k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black55%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate28%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$174k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$734 Median Monthly Rent +$163 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Baton Rouge

United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69

Property Crime in Baton Rouge

United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump37%

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 Baton Rouge

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado28
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Baton Rouge, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Baton Rouge, LA

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St Joseph's Academy
2 miles, W
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St Joseph's Academy
2 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Baton Rouge, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Baton Rouge, LA

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Seaside Health System
1 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Baton Rouge, LA