Buras, LA
Living in Buras
Bikeability31
Walkability73
Commute46
Public Transit32
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports43
Hospitals29
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
789Population+158 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
3%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian33%
Caucasian65%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school34%
High school graduate36%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+38% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector66%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance38%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office15%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked8%
Housing
$62kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
66%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$14 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached42%
Mobile home57%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200958%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity100%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buras
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Plaquemines Parish21
Property Crime in Buras
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Plaquemines Parish15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buras
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding32
Tornado32
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buras, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buras, LA
Lynn Oaks School
42 miles, NW
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
44 miles, NW
Arden Cahill Academy
47 miles, NW
Muslim Academy
47 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Buras, LA
University of Holy Cross
48 miles, NW
Loyola University New Orleans
54 miles, NW
Tulane University of Louisiana
54 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buras, LA
Seaside Behavioral Center
48 miles, NW
Lady of the Sea General Hospital
48 miles, W
St Bernard Parish Hospital
50 miles, NW
West Jefferson Medical Center
51 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Buras, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
78 miles, N
Mobile Regional Airport
120 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
127 miles, NW