Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA
Living in the Baton Rouge Metro Area
Bikeability19
Walkability21
Commute43
Public Transit19
Affordability68
Public Safety40
Airports28
Hospitals51
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
854kPopulation+66k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black35%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$182kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$760Median Monthly Rent+$187 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Baton Rouge Metro Area
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in the Baton Rouge Metro Area
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Baton Rouge Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA
Martin Luther King Jr Christian Academy
2 miles, S
Brighter Horizon School
4 miles, S
Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy
4 miles, S
Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA
Seaside Health System
5 miles, S
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
5 miles, S
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
5 miles, S
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
2 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
56 miles, SW
Alexandria International Airport
101 miles, NW