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Jennings, LA


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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 people live in Jennings.

The People and Families of Jennings

In Jennings, about 50% of adults are married. The people of Jennings spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jennings had a median family income of $30,783.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,025) in Jennings than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Jennings Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Jennings, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Jennings, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
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Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
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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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