Sunset, LA
Living in Sunset
Bikeability27
Walkability36
Commute63
Public Transit39
Affordability95
Public Safety30
Airports16
Hospitals61
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation+118 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black45%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate41%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office27%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$163kMedian Home Value+$75k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$450Median Monthly Rent+$268 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196933%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas22%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sunset
United States45
Louisiana59
St. Landry Parish70
Property Crime in Sunset
United States48
Louisiana69
St. Landry Parish74
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump62%
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 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sunset
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado32
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sunset, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sunset, LA
St Ignatius Elementary School
1 miles, NE
Westminster Christian Academy
5 miles, NW
Carencro Catholic School
6 miles, S
Apostolic Christian Academy
8 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Sunset, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
14 miles, S
Southern University and A & M College
53 miles, E
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
54 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sunset, LA
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas
7 miles, N
Acadia St Landry
9 miles, W
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
9 miles, S
Opelousas General Health System
10 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sunset, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
55 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
70 miles, NW
Lake Charles Regional Airport
72 miles, W