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Jennings, LA is a city in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. With an estimated population of 10,756 people, it offers affordable living with 2 bedroom rent costing $680 a month compared to the US average of $1,430. Where groceries are concerned, Jennings has an index of 89 compared to 100 in the US. It is home to local businesses such as Jennings Motor Company and Bayouland Federal Credit Union. Jennings also provides public services such as the Beauregard Parish Public Library, Southside Medical Center and AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana. This area has many outdoor activities to enjoy including the Lake Charles Civic Center for concerts and events, Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point for fishing and hunting trips as well as numerous parks throughout Jefferson Davis Parish.

Jennings has an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Jennings has seen the job market increase by 0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Jennings
- The Sales Tax Rate for Jennings is 10.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Jennings is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Jennings
- The average income of a Jennings resident is $19,453 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Jennings resident is $37,301 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyJennings, LouisianaUnited States
  5.56
  -7.4%-6.2%
  27.4%33.5%
  10.0%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $26,065$37,638
  $37,301$69,021
  $65,175$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.9%1.2%
  9.3%0.5%
  4.5%6.8%
  11.1%10.0%
  1.0%2.5%
  11.9%11.0%
  4.1%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  3.5%4.7%
  1.0%1.9%
  3.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.2%4.2%
  12.1%9.3%
  8.3%14.0%
  2.6%2.1%
  8.1%7.0%
  4.1%4.8%
  7.9%4.7%
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I just recently moved to Jennings and my family and I absolutely love it. The people are amazing and so is the food. We have yet to find a restaurant we do not like.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I moved here from beautiful Colorado Springs, CO. Jennings is between Lafayette and Lake Charles so if you want decent shopping, libraries, movies, parks etc you have to  More

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