Zion City, Merrydale, LA
Living in Zion City
Bikeability19
Walkability21
Commute47
Public Transit32
Affordability100
Public Safety26
Airports28
Hospitals55
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
28kPopulation-855 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black93%
Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$3.9k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$567Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas30%
Crime
Violent Crime in Zion City
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Zion City
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump22%
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Zion City
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Zion City, Merrydale, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Zion City, Merrydale, LA
Martin Luther King Jr Christian Academy
2 miles, SW
Brighter Horizon School
3 miles, S
Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy
3 miles, S
Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Zion City, Merrydale, LA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Zion City, Merrydale, LA
Seaside Health System
5 miles, S
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
5 miles, S
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge
5 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Zion City, Merrydale, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
2 miles, NW
Alexandria International Airport
102 miles, NW