Gretna, LA
Living in Gretna
Bikeability50
Walkability48
Commute65
Public Transit41
Affordability77
Public Safety38
Airports47
Hospitals27
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+146 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black35%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$172kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$738Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
LP gas1%
Utility gas48%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gretna
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52
Property Crime in Gretna
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gretna
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gretna, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gretna, LA
Elmwood Park Academy
1 miles, SE
Stepping Stones Montessori
1 miles, E
St Anthony School
1 miles, N
Christ the King Elementary School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Gretna, LA
University of Holy Cross
3 miles, E
Loyola University New Orleans
4 miles, NW
Tulane University of Louisiana
5 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gretna, LA
St Charles Surgical Hospital Llc
2 miles, NW
Touro Infirmary
3 miles, W
Community Care Hospital
3 miles, W
West Jefferson Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Gretna, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
68 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
78 miles, NW
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
116 miles, N