Welcome, LA

Living in Welcome

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 7
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 47
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Schools 75
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Residents

884 Population -342 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +12 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +21% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -31% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Black97%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate18%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
41  mi Average Commute
100% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector88%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office28%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%

Housing

$104k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$238 Median Monthly Rent -$267 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied +11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units23%
Mobile home25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196927%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity67%
Utility gas33%

Crime

Violent Crime in Welcome

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
St. James Parish28

Property Crime in Welcome

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
St. James Parish35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (88%)(10%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton92%
Donald Trump7%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 69 4 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 81 8 0
Jul 83 6 0
Aug 83 6 0
Sep 79 5 0
Oct 70 4 0
Nov 62 4 0
Dec 55 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Welcome

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding58
Tornado43
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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St Elizabeth School
11 miles, W
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St Theresa Middle
14 miles, N

Colleges

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Hospitals

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