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Jennings, Louisiana

Introduction to Jennings, Louisiana

Jennings, Louisiana, in Jefferson Davis county, is 33 miles E of Lake Charles, Louisiana (center to center) and 155 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. About 10,986 people live in Jennings.

Jennings History

Jennings was named in honor of Jennings McComb, who was a contractor of the Southern Pacific Railroad. A. D. McFarlain first settled in this area in 1881. Sylvester L. Cary arrived on February 7, 1883 and convinced many others to settle in the area. He was also known as the “father” of the town. Jennings was incorporated in the early 1900.

Jennings and nearby Attractions

  • Zigler Museum
  • Jennings Shopping Center
  • West End Park
  • Jennings Golf Course

Things To Do In Jennings

Tourists in Jennings can visit the local parks, which include the West End Park, War Memorial Park, and North Cutting Park. The Zigler Museum is an ideal destination for the history buffs. Shopping is a great activity at the Jennings Shopping Center and the Jennings Village Shopping Center. Mardi Gras Festival is celebrated during the month of February every year.

Jennings Transportation

Chennault International Airport is the nearest airport.

Jennings Higher Education

Louisiana Technical College - Morgan Smith Campus is in Jennings. Other higher education institutes that can be attended from Jennings include Mcneese State University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Southern University and A & M College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyJennings Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Jennings, LA

Comparing Jennings 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 Old97
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better16
People Above Poverty16
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home69
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents106
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime24

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