ZIP Code 70656, LA
Living in 70656
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
13
Public Transit
1
Affordability
85
Public Safety
78
Airports
4
Hospitals
22
Colleges
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.7k
Population
-365 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
80%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate47%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone20%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
-$776 (2010–19)
73%
Above Poverty
-15% (2010–19)
39 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector61%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance31%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military1%
Sales and office13%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Housing
$69k
Median Home Value
+$7.9k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$680
Median Monthly Rent
+$311 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached58%
Mobile home41%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
LP gas7%
Utility gas12%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 70656
United States45
Louisiana59
Vernon Parish32
Property Crime in 70656
United States48
Louisiana69
Vernon Parish41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70656
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding65
Tornado46
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 70656, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 70656, LA
First Baptist Christian Academy
19 miles, SW
First Assembly Christian Academy
21 miles, NW
Indian Bible Academy
34 miles, SE
Hope Baptist School
34 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 70656, LA
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
36 miles, NE
Louisiana College
41 miles, NE
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
55 miles, N
McNeese State University
56 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 70656, LA
Bayne-Jones ACH (Ft Polk)
16 miles, NW
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SW
Oakdale Community Hospital
22 miles, SE
Byrd Regional Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 70656, LA
Alexandria International Airport
35 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
60 miles, S
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
78 miles, SE
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
94 miles, SW