Jefferson, LA

Living in Jefferson

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 48
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 47
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Schools 65
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Residents

11k Population -1.5k (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
44% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black23%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household44%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$186k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$771 Median Monthly Rent +$169 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 194922%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas52%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52

Property Crime in Jefferson

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 63 5 0
Apr 69 4 0
May 77 5 0
Jun 82 7 0
Jul 84 6 0
Aug 84 6 0
Sep 80 6 0
Oct 71 4 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 55 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding63
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson, LA

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JCFA-East
0 miles, NW
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson, LA

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Stuart Hall School
2 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson, LA

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Omega Hospital, Llc
3 miles, N
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River Oaks Hospital
3 miles, W
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Childrens Hospital
3 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Jefferson, LA