Lafitte, LA

Living in Lafitte

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 41
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 47
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Schools 96
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Residents

816 Population -658 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age
8% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Caucasian89%
Multiracial11%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate59%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income -$1.9k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed18%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office28%

Commute

Car, truck, or van74%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$269k Median Home Value +$150k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent +$355 (2010–19)
87% Owner-Occupied +27% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached74%
Mobile home26%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K32%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
Utility gas32%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lafitte

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52

Property Crime in Lafitte

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%

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 5 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 82 7 0
Aug 82 7 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 Lafitte

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding72
Tornado52
Coastal Flooding21
Hurricane Force Winds7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lafitte, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lafitte, LA

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Arden Cahill Academy
12 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Lafitte, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lafitte, LA

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Childrens Hospital
14 miles, N
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Touro Infirmary
15 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Lafitte, LA