Tensas Parish, LA
Living in Tensas Parish
Bikeability34
Walkability37
Commute72
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety74
Airports7
Hospitals24
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.6kPopulation-869 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black55%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate46%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income+$343 (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$66kMedian Home Value-$6k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$327Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tensas Parish
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in Tensas Parish
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tensas Parish
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding73
Tornado62
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tensas Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tensas Parish, LA
Tensas Academy
8 miles, SE
Franklin Academy
24 miles, NW
Family Community Christian School
28 miles, NW
Tallulah Academy
29 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Tensas Parish, LA
Alcorn State University
15 miles, SE
University of Louisiana at Monroe
56 miles, NW
Mississippi College
64 miles, E
Jackson State University
69 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tensas Parish, LA
Claiborne County Hospital
21 miles, E
Franklin Medical Center
24 miles, NW
Jefferson County Hospital
26 miles, SE
Riverland Medical Center
27 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Tensas Parish, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
54 miles, NW
Alexandria International Airport
85 miles, SW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
102 miles, S