Waggaman, LA
Living in Waggaman
Bikeability11
Walkability9
Commute28
Public Transit21
Affordability75
Public Safety66
Airports48
Hospitals35
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+38 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black66%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$1.7k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$886Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Utility gas33%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waggaman
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52
Property Crime in Waggaman
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waggaman
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado33
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waggaman, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waggaman, LA
Faith Lutheran School
1 miles, E
St Matthew the Apostle School
2 miles, N
St Rita School
2 miles, E
Our Lady Perpetual Help School
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Waggaman, LA
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
5 miles, E
Tulane University of Louisiana
7 miles, E
Loyola University New Orleans
7 miles, E
Xavier University of Louisiana
8 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waggaman, LA
River Oaks Hospital
2 miles, NE
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
5 miles, E
Omega Hospital, Llc
6 miles, NE
East Jefferson General Hospital
6 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Waggaman, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
69 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
77 miles, NE
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
107 miles, W