Jefferson, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Living in Jefferson
Bikeability3
Walkability7
Commute38
Public Transit2
Affordability61
Public Safety43
Airports33
Hospitals60
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
54kPopulation+7.4k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
-College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black15%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$256kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$740Median Monthly Rent+$78 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas40%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Jefferson
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado40
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Cross Point Baptist School
2 miles, W
Crosspoint Baptist Church
2 miles, W
Most Blessed Sacrament School
3 miles, W
Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Womans Hospital
5 miles, NW
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
5 miles, N
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana
7 miles, W
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, Llc
8 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Jefferson, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
16 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
113 miles, E