Ponchatoula, LA
Living in Ponchatoula
Bikeability2
Walkability2
Commute24
Public Transit1
Affordability85
Public Safety13
Airports37
Hospitals32
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.2kPopulation+770 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black30%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate40%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office27%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$714Median Monthly Rent+$202 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
LP gas1%
Utility gas29%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ponchatoula
United States45
Louisiana59
Hammond Metro Area82
Tangipahoa Parish82
Property Crime in Ponchatoula
United States48
Louisiana69
Hammond Metro Area84
Tangipahoa Parish84
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ponchatoula
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado45
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ponchatoula, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ponchatoula, LA
Colleges
Colleges near Ponchatoula, LA
Southeastern Louisiana University
5 miles, N
Saint Joseph Seminary College
20 miles, E
University of New Orleans
36 miles, SE
Southern University at New Orleans
37 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ponchatoula, LA
North Oaks Medical Center, Llc
2 miles, NW
Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital
3 miles, NE
Lallie Kemp Medical Center
13 miles, N
Covington Behavioral Health
18 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Ponchatoula, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
43 miles, W
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
82 miles, E