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Natchitoches, Louisiana

Introduction to Natchitoches, Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches county, is 64 miles SE of Bossier City, Louisiana (center to center) and 193 miles NE of Houston, Texas. The city is home to some 17,865 residents.

Natchitoches History

The city of Natchitoches is the parish seat in Natchitoches Parish. The city was named after an Indian tribe called Natchitoches, who were the original inhabitants. It was founded in the year 1714 by a French Canadian called Louis Antoine Juchereau de St. Denis. The city is the oldest permanent settlement in the borders of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Natchitoches, originally served as a French outpost on the Red River.

Natchitoches and nearby Attractions

  • Old Courthouse Museum
  • Cane River Creole National Historical Park and Heritage Area
  • Los Adaes State Historic Site
  • Kate Chopin House
  • Caney Creek Lake State Park
  • Lake Bistineau State Park

Things To Do In Natchitoches

Tourists can visit the Old Court Museum while staying in the city. The Lake Bistineau State Park is another tourist attraction that offers facilities for camping, fishing, and boating. Tourists can also take a look around the Cane River Creole National Historical Park and Heritage Area, which are of great historic significance.

Natchitoches Transportation

Air transport is available at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Natchitoches Higher Education

Higher education is available at Nicholls State University, Louisiana Technical College, and Panola College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNatchitoches Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyNatchitoches Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Natchitoches College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Natchitoches Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Natchitoches, LA

Comparing Natchitoches 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 Population97
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Women28
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men15
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
Median Family Income15
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home58
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime13

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