Jena, LA

Living in Jena

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 22
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 20
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Schools 94
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Residents

3.4k Population +92 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -8 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated
76% Family Households +9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black8%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate34%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone24%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance33%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$441 Median Monthly Rent +$137 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity70%
LP gas3%
Utility gas27%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jena

United States45
Louisiana59
LaSalle Parish46

Property Crime in Jena

United States48
Louisiana69
LaSalle Parish7

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (15%)(83%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump88%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 5 0
Feb 51 5 0
Mar 58 5 0
Apr 65 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 80 5 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 82 4 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 66 5 0
Nov 57 6 0
Dec 49 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jena

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Jena, LA

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Trinity High School
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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