Welcome, LA
Living in Welcome
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute7
Public Transit1
Affordability95
Public Safety63
Airports39
Hospitals62
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
884Population-342 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+21% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-31% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black97%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate18%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
41 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector88%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office28%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$238Median Monthly Rent-$267 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units23%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196927%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Utility gas33%
Crime
Violent Crime in Welcome
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
St. James Parish28
Property Crime in Welcome
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
St. James Parish35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (88%)(10%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton92%
Donald Trump7%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Welcome
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding58
Tornado43
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Welcome, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Welcome, LA
Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
7 miles, NW
St Peter Chanel Interparochial School
10 miles, E
St Elizabeth School
11 miles, W
St Theresa Middle
14 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Welcome, LA
Nicholls State University
18 miles, S
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
28 miles, NW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
31 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Welcome, LA
Prevost Memorial Hospital
8 miles, NW
Assumption Community Hospital
11 miles, SW
St James Parish Hospital
11 miles, E
Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc
11 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Welcome, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
37 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
111 miles, E