Lafayette Parish School District, LA

Living in Lafayette Parish SD

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 25
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 43
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Schools 86
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Residents

242k Population +26k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black26%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$185k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$715 Median Monthly Rent +$161 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas21%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lafayette Parish SD

United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54

Property Crime in Lafayette Parish SD

United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%

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 5 0
Aug 82 5 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 69 6 0
Nov 61 5 0
Dec 53 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Parish SD

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado28
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lafayette Parish School District, LA

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Colleges

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Airports

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