Ponchatoula, LA

Living in Ponchatoula

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 2
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 13
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 44
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Schools 59
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Residents

7.2k Population +770 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black30%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate40%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office27%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$152k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
37% Built 2000 or Later
$714 Median Monthly Rent +$202 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
LP gas1%
Utility gas29%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ponchatoula

United States45
Louisiana59
Hammond Metro Area82
Tangipahoa Parish82

Property Crime in Ponchatoula

United States48
Louisiana69
Hammond Metro Area84
Tangipahoa Parish84

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 5 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 66 5 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 81 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 4 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 52 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ponchatoula

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado45
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ponchatoula, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ponchatoula, LA

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St Joseph School
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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