Lafourche Parish School District, LA

Living in Lafourche Parish SD

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 12
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 47
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Schools 92
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Residents

98k Population +2.7k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black14%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate41%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$158k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$645 Median Monthly Rent +$223 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lafourche Parish SD

United States45
Louisiana59
Houma Metro Area46
Lafourche Parish41

Property Crime in Lafourche Parish SD

United States48
Louisiana69
Houma Metro Area67
Lafourche Parish55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 68 4 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 83 7 0
Aug 83 7 0
Sep 80 6 0
Oct 72 4 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 56 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafourche Parish SD

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding51
Tornado37
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

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