Baton Rouge, LA
Living in Baton Rouge
Bikeability43
Walkability49
Commute74
Public Transit43
Affordability78
Public Safety25
Airports28
Hospitals57
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
224kPopulation-5k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black55%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate28%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$174kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$734Median Monthly Rent+$163 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Baton Rouge
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Baton Rouge
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Baton Rouge
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado28
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Baton Rouge, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Baton Rouge, LA
Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School
1 miles, NE
Catholic High School
1 miles, W
St Joseph's Academy
2 miles, W
St Joseph's Academy
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Baton Rouge, LA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Baton Rouge, LA
Seaside Health System
1 miles, NW
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
1 miles, NW
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
2 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Baton Rouge, LA
Alexandria International Airport
104 miles, NW