Baker, LA
Living in Baker
Bikeability49
Walkability4
Commute53
Public Transit7
Affordability82
Public Safety30
Airports26
Hospitals54
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-407 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black85%
Caucasian14%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate38%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office25%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$130kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$758Median Monthly Rent+$184 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
LP gas1%
Utility gas39%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Baker
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Baker
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 5 | 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 | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Baker
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado27
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Baker, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Baker, LA
Inspired Christian School
1 miles, NW
Central Private School
6 miles, E
Martin Luther King Jr Christian Academy
7 miles, S
Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Baker, LA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Baker, LA
Lane Regional Medical Center
5 miles, N
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
9 miles, S
Seaside Health System
9 miles, S
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
9 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Baker, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
56 miles, SW
Alexandria International Airport
97 miles, NW