Elton, LA
Living in Elton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute53
Public Transit1
Affordability97
Public Safety75
Airports4
Hospitals35
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+209 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black31%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate37%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+22% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector74%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office17%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value+$9.1k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$313Median Monthly Rent+$63 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K16%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
LP gas1%
Utility gas39%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elton
United States45
Louisiana59
Jefferson Davis Parish31
Property Crime in Elton
United States48
Louisiana69
Jefferson Davis Parish28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding83
Tornado55
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elton, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elton, LA
Indian Bible Academy
3 miles, N
Bethel Christian School
16 miles, S
St Francis School
17 miles, SE
Our Lady Immaculate School
17 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Elton, LA
McNeese State University
37 miles, SW
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
44 miles, SE
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
51 miles, N
Louisiana College
60 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elton, LA
Allen Parish Hospital
9 miles, W
Jennings Senior Care Hospital
17 miles, S
Jennings American Legion Hospital
17 miles, S
Savoy Medical Center
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Elton, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
40 miles, SW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
46 miles, SE
Alexandria International Airport
59 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
87 miles, SW