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Tallulah, Louisiana

Introduction to Tallulah, Louisiana

Tallulah, Louisiana, in Madison county, is 54 miles E of Monroe, Louisiana and 182 miles N of Orleans, Louisiana. There are 9,189 residents in the city.

Tallulah History

The city of Tallulah is the parish seat of Madison Parish. It is the principal city of the Tallulah Metropolitan Area. The area was largely agricultural in nature and grew cotton, soybeans and corn. It also includes several rice and wheat fields. The city gradually prospered and developed to become a business and educational destination.

Tallulah and nearby Attractions

  • Grand Gulf Military State Park Museum
  • Poverty Point State Historic Site
  • Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Atlanta State Park
  • Homochitto National Forest

Things To Do In Tallulah

Tourists can visit the Grand Gulf Military State Park Museum in order to learn more about the area’s history, specifically its role in the Civil War. The tourists can even a plan a trip to the Homochitto National Forest. One can also visit the Atlanta State Park, which facilitates camping, swimming and fishing.

Tallulah Transportation

Air transportation is available from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Tallulah Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Alcorn State University, Louisiana Technical College or Louisiana Technical College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyTallulah Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyTallulah Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Tallulah Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Tallulah Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Tallulah Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Tallulah Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Tallulah, LA

Comparing Tallulah 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 Old1010
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built65
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

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