Gillis, LA
Living in Gillis
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute63
Public Transit1
Affordability84
Public Safety55
Airports4
Hospitals23
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
569Population+115 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College33%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone31%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$29k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-19% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$150K to $199K6%
Employers
Private sector78%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office6%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
63%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
83%Owner-Occupied+19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached21%
Mobile home79%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later21%
Built 2000 to 200942%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity88%
Utility gas12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gillis
United States45
Louisiana59
Lake Charles Metro Area67
Calcasieu Parish68
Property Crime in Gillis
United States48
Louisiana69
Lake Charles Metro Area88
Calcasieu Parish89
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%
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 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gillis
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding88
Tornado43
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gillis, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gillis, LA
First Baptist Christian Academy
5 miles, S
St Theodores Holy Family Catholic School
5 miles, S
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
10 miles, S
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Gillis, LA
McNeese State University
14 miles, S
Lamar University
57 miles, SW
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
71 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
72 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gillis, LA
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
11 miles, S
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
12 miles, S
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles
13 miles, S
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
14 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Gillis, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
17 miles, S
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
57 miles, SW
Alexandria International Airport
76 miles, NE