Buras, LA

Living in Buras

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 73
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 43
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 47
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Schools 94
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Residents

789 Population +158 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
3% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
58% Family Households +22% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian33%
Caucasian65%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school34%
High school graduate36%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
99% Lived Here Last Year +38% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector66%
Self-employed17%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance38%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office15%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Walked8%

Housing

$62k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
66% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent -$14 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied +16% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached42%
Mobile home57%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200958%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%

House Heating Type

Electricity100%

Crime

Violent Crime in Buras

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Plaquemines Parish21

Property Crime in Buras

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Plaquemines Parish15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 68 4 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 83 7 0
Aug 83 7 0
Sep 80 6 0
Oct 72 4 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 56 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buras

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding32
Tornado32
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Buras, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Buras, LA

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Lynn Oaks School
42 miles, NW
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Arden Cahill Academy
47 miles, NW
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Muslim Academy
47 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Buras, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Buras, LA

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Airports

Airports near Buras, LA

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Mobile Regional Airport
120 miles, NE
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