Parks, LA
Living in Parks
Bikeability6
Walkability25
Commute42
Public Transit7
Affordability88
Public Safety61
Airports19
Hospitals73
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
672Population+51 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black42%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$7.9k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K14%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$351 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home35%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
LP gas3%
Utility gas31%
Crime
Violent Crime in Parks
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
St. Martin Parish40
Property Crime in Parks
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
St. Martin Parish53
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Parks
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding49
Tornado22
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Parks, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Parks, LA
St Bernard School
6 miles, NW
Louisiana Christian School
7 miles, NW
John Paul the Great Academy
9 miles, W
Teurlings Catholic High School
10 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Parks, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
12 miles, W
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
43 miles, E
Southern University and A & M College
44 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Parks, LA
St Martin Hospital
6 miles, NW
Genesis Behavioral Hospital
7 miles, NW
Compass Behavioral Center of Lafayette
11 miles, SW
Oceans Hospital of Broussard
11 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Parks, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
46 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
84 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
88 miles, NW