Jena, LA
Living in Jena
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute22
Public Transit1
Affordability91
Public Safety60
Airports6
Hospitals27
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.4kPopulation+92 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated
76%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black8%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate34%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone24%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance33%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$441Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
LP gas3%
Utility gas27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jena
United States45
Louisiana59
LaSalle Parish46
Property Crime in Jena
United States48
Louisiana69
LaSalle Parish7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(83%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump88%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jena
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado23
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jena, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jena, LA
Old Bethel Christian Academy
23 miles, N
Alpine Christian School
28 miles, SW
Trinity High School
28 miles, SW
Montessori Educational Center
33 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Jena, LA
Louisiana College
31 miles, SW
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
39 miles, SW
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
57 miles, W
University of Louisiana at Monroe
58 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jena, LA
Lasalle General Hospital
2 miles, W
Hardtner Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Citizens Medical Center
27 miles, N
Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Jena, LA
Alexandria International Airport
35 miles, SW
Monroe Regional Airport
57 miles, N
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
99 miles, SE
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
103 miles, S