SperlingViews - Natchitoches, Louisiana
41.18% of people are white, 54.64% are black, 1.20% are asian, 0.68% are native american, and 2.30% claim 'Other'. 1.63% of the people in Natchitoches, LA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.37% are non-hispanic).
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Beware - 3/9/2012
On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here for most of my life (28 years) and am finally looking to move. If you like ghetto and rednecks, this is the place for you! The schools are terrible! There is only one high school where the kids are treated like inmates because there are so many bad kids. my kids hated their high school years which is just sad. There are acres and acres of housing projects here. And there is absolutely nothing to do here. If you have kids they will hate it.[read more...] |
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Location, Location, Location - 8/16/2011
Natchitoches is centrally located in the state, the Gulf region and the US.It is an equal drive for me to go to Key West or Tucson...Dallas and New Orleans are both 4 hours away... Pensacola, Memphis and Austin are all around 7 hours away...I am far enough from the coast to not worry about hurricanes, and far enough south not to own a snow shovel...I am an easy drive to any of the 400+ festivals in the state...But the very best part is when I don't go anywhere at all, because this town is drop dead charming with a myriad of good places to eat, and good local entertainment. The cost of living is low enough for me to enjoy all of it.[read more...] |
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Bottled water, history and low cost of living - 9/21/2009
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 festival schedule as well as a rich southern spanish, french, indian history. One of the few national historic registry downtown areas, this french/spanish river town is charming and one of the most beautiful in this country. Cost of living is very low, medical facilities accessible, and a university within walking distance (with one of the best gym's in the country). Restaurants are a challenge, though there is a new japanese restaurant in the center of town that is good.[read more...] |
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Charming, but don't drink the water. - 3/22/2007
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 basically consists of one street lined with boutiques and restaurants, is pleasant.
Attractions in Natchitoches include the Steel Magnolia house, the Natchitoches Christmas Festival, and...wait, no, that's about it.
Be warned: water quality in Natchitoches is well below par. Every three years or so, a letter is sent out to all Natchitoches residents that warns against drinking the water. There is some kind of chemical agent in it that can be very dangerous if you are exposed to it for a long period of time.
Visit Natchitoches. Don't move here.
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