Mermentau, LA
Living in Mermentau
Bikeability
16
Walkability
51
Commute
68
Public Transit
19
Affordability
100
Public Safety
36
Airports
4
Hospitals
52
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
671
Population
-23 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
7%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Black18%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate47%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
+$5.6k (2010–19)
74%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector75%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office18%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$80k
Median Home Value
+$29k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$275
Median Monthly Rent
+$47 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mermentau
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Acadia Parish66
Property Crime in Mermentau
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Acadia Parish59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mermentau
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding75
Tornado46
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mermentau, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mermentau, LA
Our Lady Immaculate School
5 miles, NW
Bethel Christian School
6 miles, NW
St Francis School
11 miles, NE
Northside Christian School
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Mermentau, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
34 miles, E
McNeese State University
38 miles, W
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
69 miles, N
Louisiana College
79 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mermentau, LA
Jennings Senior Care Hospital
6 miles, NW
Jennings American Legion Hospital
6 miles, NW
Acadia General Hospital
13 miles, E
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Mermentau, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
36 miles, E
Lake Charles Regional Airport
38 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
79 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
87 miles, W