Central, LA

Living in Central

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 9
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 47
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Schools 86
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Residents

29k Population +2.2k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
26% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
76% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$80k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$218k Median Home Value +$56k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$686 Median Monthly Rent +$125 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Central

United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69

Property Crime in Central

United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 6 0
Feb 54 6 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 67 5 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 82 6 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 68 5 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 52 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Central

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado38
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Central, LA

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Victory Academy
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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