Lafourche Parish, LA
Living in Lafourche Parish
Bikeability10
Walkability12
Commute38
Public Transit14
Affordability74
Public Safety60
Airports47
Hospitals41
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
98kPopulation+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
$56kMedian 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
$158kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$645Median 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
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in Lafourche Parish
United States48
Louisiana69
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
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding51
Tornado37
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafourche Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafourche Parish, LA
Holy Rosary Catholic School
6 miles, N
St Matthew's Episcopal School
21 miles, W
St Francis De Sales Cathedral School
21 miles, W
St Gregory Barbarigo School
21 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lafourche Parish, LA
Nicholls State University
32 miles, NW
Loyola University New Orleans
35 miles, NE
Tulane University of Louisiana
35 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
36 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafourche Parish, LA
Lady of the Sea General Hospital
6 miles, SE
Ochsner St Anne General Hospital
18 miles, NW
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
18 miles, W
Terrebonne General Medical Center
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lafourche Parish, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
85 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
101 miles, NE
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
107 miles, NW