ZIP Code 71247, LA
Living in 71247
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute80
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports5
Hospitals34
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+79 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black50%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate48%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income-$170 (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$65kMedian Home Value+$9.6k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$291Median Monthly Rent-$30 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 71247
United States45
Louisiana59
Jackson Parish5
Property Crime in 71247
United States48
Louisiana69
Jackson Parish6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 71247
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado34
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 71247, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 71247, LA
Bethel Christian School
16 miles, N
New Living Word School
18 miles, N
Montessori School of Ruston
19 miles, N
Cedar Creek School
20 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 71247, LA
Grambling State University
17 miles, N
Louisiana Tech University
18 miles, N
University of Louisiana at Monroe
42 miles, NE
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
42 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 71247, LA
Jackson Parish Hospital
1 miles, S
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
17 miles, N
Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital
22 miles, N
Bienville Medical Center
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 71247, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
43 miles, NE
Shreveport Regional Airport
66 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
66 miles, S
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
110 miles, NW