Westwego, LA
Living in Westwego
Bikeability27
Walkability32
Commute80
Public Transit32
Affordability89
Public Safety48
Airports48
Hospitals29
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.4kPopulation-383 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black27%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate39%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income-$4.2k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office26%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value-$300 (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$758Median Monthly Rent+$219 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westwego
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52
Property Crime in Westwego
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump53%
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 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westwego
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westwego, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westwego, LA
Weatherford Academy
0 miles, NE
Our Lady Prompt Succor School
0 miles, N
Concordia Lutheran School
2 miles, SE
St Katharine Drexel Preparotory School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Westwego, LA
Loyola University New Orleans
3 miles, NE
Tulane University of Louisiana
3 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
4 miles, N
Xavier University of Louisiana
5 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westwego, LA
Childrens Hospital
1 miles, NE
West Jefferson Medical Center
3 miles, E
Community Care Hospital
3 miles, NE
Touro Infirmary
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Westwego, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
73 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
74 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
112 miles, W