Prospect, LA
Living in Prospect
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
33
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
99
Airports
5
Hospitals
24
Colleges
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
417
Population
-127 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+14 (2010–19)
27%
College-Educated
+21% (2010–19)
25%
Family Households
-54% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years41%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household25%
Householder living alone64%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$55k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
79%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K44%
$50K to $74K39%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector64%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office31%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Housing
$186k
Median Home Value
+$21k (2010–19)
30%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$72 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached46%
Mobile home54%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K42%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K17%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Utility gas38%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prospect
United States45
Louisiana59
Alexandria Metro Area75
Grant Parish2
Property Crime in Prospect
United States48
Louisiana69
Alexandria Metro Area84
Grant Parish3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (17%)(80%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prospect
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding59
Tornado45
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prospect, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prospect, LA
Alpine Christian School
3 miles, SE
Montessori Educational Center
8 miles, S
Alexandria Country Day School
10 miles, S
Our Lady-Prompt Succor School
10 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Prospect, LA
Louisiana College
9 miles, SE
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
19 miles, S
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
41 miles, NW
Louisiana Tech University
75 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prospect, LA
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Alexandria
8 miles, S
Central Louisiana State Hospital
9 miles, S
Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
9 miles, S
Rapides Regional Medical Center
9 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Prospect, LA
Alexandria International Airport
9 miles, S
Monroe Regional Airport
78 miles, N
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
91 miles, S
Lake Charles Regional Airport
101 miles, SW