Belle Chasse, LA

Living in Belle Chasse

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 22
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 46
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Schools 90
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Residents

14k Population -896 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income -$77 (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military4%
Sales and office16%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$263k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$272 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
LP gas3%
Utility gas46%

Crime

Violent Crime in Belle Chasse

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Plaquemines Parish21

Property Crime in Belle Chasse

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Plaquemines Parish15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 69 4 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 83 7 0
Aug 83 6 0
Sep 79 6 0
Oct 70 4 0
Nov 62 4 0
Dec 55 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Belle Chasse

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding64
Tornado45
Coastal Flooding17
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Belle Chasse, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Belle Chasse, LA

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Arden Cahill Academy
2 miles, NW
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Muslim Academy
3 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Belle Chasse, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Belle Chasse, LA

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Touro Infirmary
8 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Belle Chasse, LA

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