ZIP Code 70517, LA

Living in 70517

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 17
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 46
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Schools 85
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Residents

28k Population +3.3k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
15% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black28%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate41%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$5.2k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$137k Median Home Value +$48k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$510 Median Monthly Rent +$102 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity87%
LP gas1%
Utility gas12%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 70517

United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
St. Martin Parish40

Property Crime in 70517

United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
St. Martin Parish53

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 6 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 61 4 0
Apr 68 4 0
May 75 5 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 82 5 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 69 5 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 53 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70517

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding67
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 70517, LA

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St Bernard School
4 miles, SW
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 70517, LA

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St Martin Hospital
4 miles, W
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Airports

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