Merrydale, LA
Living in Merrydale
Bikeability26
Walkability20
Commute72
Public Transit40
Affordability91
Public Safety36
Airports28
Hospitals55
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.9kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black94%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate40%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$3.2k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$666Median Monthly Rent+$228 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197936%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Utility gas27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merrydale
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Merrydale
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrydale
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merrydale, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merrydale, LA
Martin Luther King Jr Christian Academy
2 miles, W
Brighter Horizon School
2 miles, S
Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy
3 miles, S
St Louis King of France
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Merrydale, LA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merrydale, LA
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge
4 miles, SE
Seaside Health System
4 miles, SW
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
4 miles, SW
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Merrydale, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
3 miles, NW
Alexandria International Airport
103 miles, NW