Bridge City, LA

Living in Bridge City

Bikeability24
Walkability17
Commute40
Public Transit38
Affordability95
Public Safety46
Airports48
Hospitals30
Colleges47
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Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

6.6kPopulation-2.5k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black46%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$32kMedian Household Income-$2.5k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector87%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office26%
Service29%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$96kMedian Home Value+$6k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$725Median Monthly Rent+$105 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
LP gas1%
Utility gas33%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bridge City

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52

Property Crime in Bridge City

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan5350
Feb5750
Mar6250
Apr6940
May7750
Jun8280
Jul8370
Aug8360
Sep8060
Oct7140
Nov6340
Dec5550

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bridge City

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding63
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds4
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