Mer Rouge, LA
Living in Mer Rouge
Bikeability
45
Walkability
1
Commute
60
Public Transit
2
Affordability
100
Public Safety
23
Airports
6
Hospitals
31
Colleges
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
546
Population
-14 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black43%
Caucasian57%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate46%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
-$6.4k (2010–19)
71%
Above Poverty
+9% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector83%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office8%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$112k
Median Home Value
+$7.3k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$279
Median Monthly Rent
+$131 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
LP gas7%
Utility gas35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mer Rouge
United States45
Louisiana59
Monroe Metro Area84
Morehouse Parish74
Property Crime in Mer Rouge
United States48
Louisiana69
Monroe Metro Area90
Morehouse Parish92
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mer Rouge
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado33
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mer Rouge, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mer Rouge, LA
Prairie View Academy
5 miles, W
Ouachita Christian School
20 miles, SW
River Oaks School
21 miles, SW
St Frederick High School
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Mer Rouge, LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe
24 miles, SW
Louisiana Tech University
53 miles, W
Grambling State University
56 miles, W
Alcorn State University
73 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mer Rouge, LA
Morehouse General Hospital
7 miles, W
Cypress Grove Behavioral Health, Llc
9 miles, W
Allegiance Health Center of Monroe
21 miles, SW
Richardson Medical Center
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mer Rouge, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
23 miles, SW
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
105 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
109 miles, SW
Shreveport Regional Airport
120 miles, W