Palmetto, LA
Living in Palmetto
Bikeability
41
Walkability
88
Commute
81
Public Transit
41
Affordability
100
Public Safety
38
Airports
17
Hospitals
57
Colleges
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
93
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
148
Population
-81 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+16 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
46%
Family Households
-32% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Black61%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school37%
High school graduate27%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$24k
Median Household Income
+$6.4k (2010–19)
65%
Above Poverty
22 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K60%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K22%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government23%
Private sector73%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office7%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked11%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
+$63k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$304
Median Monthly Rent
+$205 (2010–19)
44%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196948%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K20%
$300K to $399K7%
$750K to $999K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
LP gas3%
Utility gas17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmetto
United States45
Louisiana59
St. Landry Parish70
Property Crime in Palmetto
United States48
Louisiana69
St. Landry Parish74
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmetto
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado36
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmetto, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmetto, LA
Good Shepherd Montessori School
11 miles, S
Family Worship Christian Academy
15 miles, SW
Opelousas Catholic School
16 miles, SW
Apostolic Christian Academy
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Palmetto, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
36 miles, S
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
44 miles, NW
Southern University and A & M College
45 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmetto, LA
Opelousas General Health System
16 miles, SW
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas
17 miles, SW
Mercy Regional Medical Center
21 miles, W
Bunkie General Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Palmetto, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
36 miles, S
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
47 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
57 miles, NW
Lake Charles Regional Airport
88 miles, SW