Central, LA
Living in Central
Bikeability3
Walkability9
Commute29
Public Transit5
Affordability52
Public Safety59
Airports29
Hospitals48
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
26%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
76%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$218kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$686Median Monthly Rent+$125 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Central
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Central
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
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 | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Central
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado38
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Central, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Central, LA
Central Private School
2 miles, W
Amite Christian School
4 miles, E
Victory Academy
5 miles, S
St Louis King of France
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Central, LA
Southern University and A & M College
10 miles, W
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
12 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Central, LA
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
8 miles, S
Lane Regional Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, Llc
9 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Central, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
62 miles, SW
Alexandria International Airport
104 miles, NW