ZIP Code 71261, LA
Living in 71261
Bikeability
24
Walkability
1
Commute
41
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
28
Airports
8
Hospitals
29
Colleges
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.1k
Population
-269 (2010–19)
60 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years48%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black31%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate54%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$27k
Median Household Income
-$4k (2010–19)
71%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office13%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$83k
Median Home Value
+$800 (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$279
Median Monthly Rent
+$136 (2010–19)
41%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached59%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
LP gas12%
Utility gas16%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 71261
United States45
Louisiana59
Monroe Metro Area84
Morehouse Parish74
Property Crime in 71261
United States48
Louisiana69
Monroe Metro Area90
Morehouse Parish92
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 71261
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding51
Tornado40
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 71261, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 71261, LA
Prairie View Academy
10 miles, W
Ouachita Christian School
25 miles, SW
River Oaks School
25 miles, SW
St Frederick High School
28 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 71261, LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe
28 miles, SW
Louisiana Tech University
58 miles, W
Grambling State University
61 miles, W
Alcorn State University
70 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 71261, LA
Morehouse General Hospital
13 miles, W
Cypress Grove Behavioral Health, Llc
14 miles, W
West Carroll Memorial Hospital
19 miles, E
Richardson Medical Center
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 71261, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
27 miles, SW
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
100 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
112 miles, SW
Shreveport Regional Airport
126 miles, W