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Denham Springs, Louisiana

Introduction to Denham Springs, Louisiana

Denham Springs, Louisiana, in Livingston county, is 9 miles E of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 64 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is considered part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Denham Springs has a population of 8,757.

Denham Springs History

Denham Springs was named after William Denham who settled in that area in the year 1827. The Mineral Springs located in the area between Amite River and River Road was also discovered by him. In the upcoming years, this discovery proved to be a huge benefit. A number of health resorts were built around he springs because people suffering from yellow fever thought that the water of the springs were magical and would prevent them from the fever. Soon a village grew up and now it has developed into a popular place to stay, shop and dine.

Denham Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Audubon State Historic Site
  • Magnolia Mound Plantation
  • Centenary State Historic Site
  • Baton Rouge Zoo
  • Blue Bayou Waterpark

Things To Do In Denham Springs

Visitors interested in hiking, biking, canoeing, and nature center can enjoy visiting Tickfaw State Park. Midway Baptist Church, Saint Francis Episcopal Church, and First United Pentecostal Church are among the local churches that one may like to visit. Tourists interested in wild life may visit the Baton Rouge Zoo.

Denham Springs Transportation

One can avail air transportation from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Denham Springs Higher Education

Southern University and A & M College, Southeastern Louisiana University, and Nicholls State University offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Denham Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyDenham Springs Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyDenham Springs Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyDenham Springs People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyDenham Springs Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 9%Denham Springs Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Denham Springs Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Denham Springs, LA

Comparing Denham Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity63
Well-Paid Single Women510
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men410
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better610
Median Family Income610
People Above Poverty510
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents71
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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