Natchitoches, Louisiana
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City Overview
As of 2009, Natchitoches's population is 18,177 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.76 percent.
The median home cost in Natchitoches is $101,790. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.50 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Natchitoches's cost of living is 18.76% Lower than the U.S. average.
Natchitoches public schools spend $5,354 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Natchitoches.
The unemployment rate in Natchitoches is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Natchitoches jobs have Decreased by 4.30 percent.
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People
The 2009 Natchitoches, LA, population is 18,177. There are 820 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Natchitoches, LA
The median age is 26.6. The US median is 37.6. 35.78% of people in Natchitoches, LA, are married. 8.90% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.47 people. 15.63% of people are married, with children. 15.04% have children, but are single.
Race in Natchitoches, LA
42.34% of people are white, 54.50% are black, 1.20% are asian, 0.65% are native american, and 1.52% claim 'Other'.
1.25% of the people in Natchitoches, LA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.75% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 84 physicians per 100,000 population in Natchitoches, LA. The US average is 170.
Natchitoches, LA Health Index
Air quality in Natchitoches, LA is 62 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Natchitoches, LA is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 98 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Natchitoches, LA, is 7.10%, with job growth of -4.30%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.40%.
Natchitoches, LA Taxes
Natchitoches, LA,sales tax rate is 8.50%. Income tax is 4.00%.
Natchitoches, LA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $14,890, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $26,127.
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -4.30% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 24.40% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $14,890 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $26,127 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 33.74% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.67% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.56% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.92% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 12.84% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 5.48% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.02% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.94% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.77% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.05% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 7.76% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.59% | 20.24% |
| Service | 18.93% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.20% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.63% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.33% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 15.56% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Natchitoches, LA, is $101,790. Home appreciation is -3.50% over the last year. The median age of Natchitoches, LA, real estate is 33 years.
Natchitoches, LA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 46.53% of the Natchitoches, LA, population. 9.01% of houses and apartments in Natchitoches, LA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 33 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $101,790 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.50% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 44.38% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 9.01% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 46.53% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $3.13 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.48% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 12.48% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 10.31% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 15.02% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 17.46% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.27% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.92% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5.49% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.69% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.23% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.49% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.10% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 7.84% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.49% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.80% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11.44% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 25.29% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 17.39% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.21% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 7.98% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 8.56% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Natchitoches, LA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Natchitoches, LA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Natchitoches, LA, gets 53 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 89.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Natchitoches, LA. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 37. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 24 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Bottled water, history and low cost of living: Natchitoches is a gem in the upper Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas area. It is a destination spot for the weekend for all 3 states and has a lively weekend... (read more)Charming, but don't drink the water.: Natchitoches is an ideal place to visit if you're looking for a sleepy weekend vacation. There are about 40 bed and breakfasts here. The downtown district, which... (read more)Have an opinion about Natchitoches? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Natchitoches Click Here
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Education
Natchitoches, LA, schools spend $5,354 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 441 students per librarian, and 672 children per counselor in Natchitoches, LA schools.
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Bottled water, history and low cost of living: Natchitoches is a gem in the upper Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas area. It is a destination spot for the weekend for all 3 states and has a lively weekend... (read more)Charming, but don't drink the water.: Natchitoches is an ideal place to visit if you're looking for a sleepy weekend vacation. There are about 40 bed and breakfasts here. The downtown district, which... (read more)Have an opinion about Natchitoches? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Natchitoches Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Natchitoches, LA, takes 19 minutes. 72% of commuters drive their own car alone. 19% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Bottled water, history and low cost of living: Natchitoches is a gem in the upper Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas area. It is a destination spot for the weekend for all 3 states and has a lively weekend... (read more)Charming, but don't drink the water.: Natchitoches is an ideal place to visit if you're looking for a sleepy weekend vacation. There are about 40 bed and breakfasts here. The downtown district, which... (read more)Have an opinion about Natchitoches? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Natchitoches Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Natchitoches, LA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Natchitoches, LA is more expensive.
Overall, Natchitoches, LA cost of living is 81.24.
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52.25% of the people in Natchitoches, LA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 12.54% are Catholic; 37.41% are Protestant; 0.59% are LDS; 1.27% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Natchitoches, LA are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.42% affilitates with Islam.
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| Percent Religious | 52.25% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 12.54% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 37.41% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.59% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 29.62% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.27% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.43% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.19% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.60% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.29% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.27% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.42% | 0.54% |
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43.60% of the people in Natchitoches, LA are registered as Democrats. 54.59% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.81%.
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