Lawtell, LA
Living in Lawtell
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute53
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety44
Airports5
Hospitals58
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation+205 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years28%
Diversity
Black69%
Caucasian31%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate50%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone32%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K20%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation50%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office11%
Service4%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$40 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196945%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
Utility gas52%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lawtell
United States45
Louisiana59
St. Landry Parish70
Property Crime in Lawtell
United States48
Louisiana69
St. Landry Parish74
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawtell
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado32
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lawtell, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lawtell, LA
Westminster Christian Academy
6 miles, SE
Opelousas Catholic School
7 miles, E
Apostolic Christian Academy
7 miles, E
Family Worship Christian Academy
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lawtell, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
23 miles, SE
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
48 miles, N
Louisiana College
58 miles, N
Southern University and A & M College
59 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lawtell, LA
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas
7 miles, E
Opelousas General Health System
7 miles, E
Acadia St Landry
8 miles, S
Mercy Regional Medical Center
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lawtell, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
24 miles, SE
Alexandria International Airport
60 miles, N
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
62 miles, E
Lake Charles Regional Airport
68 miles, SW