Jeanerette, LA

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Jeanerette, LA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Jeanerette Almanac

Jeanerette Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jeanerette Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jeanerette High Schools (2004)

JEANERETTE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8217 EAST OLD SPANISH TRAIL
337-276-6038
Serves 377 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Jeanerette Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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