ZIP Code 71270, LA

Living in 71270

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 25
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 14
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Schools 82
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Residents

31k Population +349 (2010–19)
28  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black40%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate25%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$818 (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$167k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$571 Median Monthly Rent +$92 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 71270

United States45
Louisiana59
Lincoln Parish43

Property Crime in 71270

United States48
Louisiana69
Lincoln Parish41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 5 0
Feb 49 5 0
Mar 56 5 0
Apr 64 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 82 3 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 65 5 0
Nov 55 5 0
Dec 47 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 71270

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado30
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 71270, LA

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Howard School
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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 71270, LA

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Cedar Creek School
5 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 71270, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 71270, LA

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 71270, LA

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