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)
Jan5160
Feb5450
Mar6050
Apr6740
May7450
Jun8060
Jul8250
Aug8260
Sep7750
Oct6850
Nov6040
Dec5360

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Heights

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado27
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100

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