Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA

Living in Southern University

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 47
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 56
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 48
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Schools 68
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Residents

19k Population -1.9k (2010–19)
29  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black92%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
65% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation5%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$78k Median Home Value +$5.4k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$408 Median Monthly Rent +$2 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas37%

Crime

Violent Crime in Southern University

United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69

Property Crime in Southern University

United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (76%)(22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton83%
Donald Trump15%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 6 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 67 5 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 82 6 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 68 5 0
Nov 60 4 0
Dec 53 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southern University

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado29
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA

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Holy Family School
3 miles, S
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Sacred Heart School
4 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA

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Seaside Health System
4 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA