Jefferson, LA
Living in Jefferson
Bikeability41
Walkability48
Commute71
Public Transit47
Affordability77
Public Safety42
Airports47
Hospitals28
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-1.5k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
44%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black23%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$186kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$771Median Monthly Rent+$169 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 194922%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas52%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52
Property Crime in Jefferson
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding63
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson, LA
Ridgewood Preparatory School
2 miles, NW
St Joan of Arc Roman Catholic School
2 miles, SE
St Andrew's Episcopal School
2 miles, SE
Stuart Hall School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson, LA
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
0 miles, NE
Tulane University of Louisiana
2 miles, SE
Loyola University New Orleans
3 miles, SE
Xavier University of Louisiana
3 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson, LA
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1 miles, E
Omega Hospital, Llc
3 miles, N
River Oaks Hospital
3 miles, W
Childrens Hospital
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Jefferson, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
71 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
72 miles, NE
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
111 miles, W