Sun, LA
Living in Sun
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute8
Public Transit1
Affordability99
Public Safety80
Airports32
Hospitals24
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
419Population+61 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
4%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black18%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate36%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree1%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income-$2.2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
41 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K1%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector83%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office24%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value+$4.4k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$527Median Monthly Rent+$295 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached51%
Mobile home49%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K32%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
LP gas23%
Utility gas6%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sun
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
St. Tammany Parish20
Property Crime in Sun
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
St. Tammany Parish26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 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 Sun
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding80
Tornado60
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sun, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sun, LA
Bens Ford Christian School
6 miles, N
Annunciation Catholic School
9 miles, N
Southern Magnolia Montessori School
14 miles, SW
Heritage Christian Academy
15 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sun, LA
Saint Joseph Seminary College
15 miles, SW
Southeastern Louisiana University
35 miles, W
Southern University at New Orleans
44 miles, S
University of New Orleans
44 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sun, LA
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital
9 miles, N
Highland Community Hospital
16 miles, SE
St Tammany Parish Hospital
18 miles, SW
Covington Behavioral Health
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sun, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
52 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
66 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
75 miles, W