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Jeanerette, Louisiana

Introduction to Jeanerette, Louisiana

Jeanerette, Louisiana, in Iberia county, is 30 miles SE of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 95 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city contains a population of approximately 5,997.

Jeanerette History

Jeanerette was named after John W. Jeanerette, who was a native of South Carolina and came to the area in 1830. It was chartered in 1878. The economy of Jeanerette developed due to the growth of its sugar and cypress lumber industries.

Jeanerette and nearby Attractions

  • King Joseph Recreation Center
  • Jeanerette City Park
  • The Jeanerette Bicentenial Park & Museum
  • Church of Christ

Things To Do In Jeanerette

The city is home to many churches like the Mount Calvary Baptist Church and the Church of Christ. King Joseph Recreation Center is an interesting place to visit with one’s family. Recreational facilities are also offered at the Jeanerette City Park. The Jeanerette Bicentenial Park and Museum is also popular as a tourist destination. Every year, the Creole Festival is hosted by the city.

Jeanerette Transportation

Acadiana Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Jeanerette Higher Education

Higher education institutes near Jeanerette include the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Southern University and A & M College, Nicholls State University, and Southeastern Louisiana University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyJeanerette Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyJeanerette Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Jeanerette Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Jeanerette, LA

Comparing Jeanerette 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime710
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