Forest Heights, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Living in Forest Heights
Bikeability11
Walkability11
Commute57
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety32
Airports29
Hospitals54
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
28kPopulation-696 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
-College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black68%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$516Median Monthly Rent-$49 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197934%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Heights
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Forest Heights
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 53 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Heights
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado27
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Heights, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Heights, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
St Louis King of France
3 miles, SE
St Louis King of France School
3 miles, SE
Martin Luther King Jr Christian Academy
3 miles, SW
Brighter Horizon School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Heights, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Heights, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge
4 miles, SE
Seaside Health System
5 miles, SW
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
6 miles, SW
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, Llc
6 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Forest Heights, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
4 miles, NW
Alexandria International Airport
103 miles, NW