Quality of Life and Culture in Jena, LA - PlaceVista

Jena, LA A-

Population: 3,697

Home Price: $150,200

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Overview

Jena is a small town in the state of Louisiana with a population of 3,697. Jena has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: (A) Excellent
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 38.8 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Jena, LA

Employment and Income	Jena	Louisiana	United States
Per Capita Income	$33,161	$24,824	$32,693
Median Household Income	$61,625	$48,404	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	7.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	6.4%	18.0%	10.5%

Age	Jena	Louisiana	United States
Median Age	39.7	39.1	42.3

Gender	Jena	Louisiana	United States
Male	51.2%	48.9%	49.8%
Female	48.8%	51.1%	50.2%

Race	Jena	Louisiana	United States
White	82.2%	62.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	7.3%	31.1%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.8%	2.7%
Asian	5.5%	0.9%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	4.7%	1.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.3%	3.2%	5.2%

Housing Information	Jena	Louisiana	United States
Median Home Price	$150,200	$131,264	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$704	$591	$801
Family Households	48.7%	48.7%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	29.9%	29.9%	26.2%
Homeowners	86.5%	68.5%	72.9%
Renters	13.5%	31.5%	27.1%

Education	Jena	Louisiana	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	5.7%	11.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	25.9%	25.9%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	20.5%	19.8%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	10.3%	6.9%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	19.5%	11.0%	15.0%

Proficiency	Jena	Louisiana	United States
Mathematics	79.5%	65.9%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	81.2%	71.3%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Jena	Louisiana	United States
Murder	0.0	6.3	3.0
Rape	0.0	37.6	38.0
Robbery	0.0	62.7	40.7
Assault	89.0	426.1	188.5

Property Crime	Jena	Louisiana	United States
Burglary	0.0	635.4	336.1
Theft	89.0	2353.4	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	0.0	165.4	167.1
Arson	0.0	5.1	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Jena, LA

crawfish
hot dog
hot sauce
beer
cooking

sweet tea
gravy
wine
spaghetti
brown gravy

taco
brisket
meat
skincare
taco bell

steak
chipotle
chicken wings
shrimp
liquor

high school football
football
basketball
mlb
parenting

baseball
softball
coaches
nba
teams

nfl
tournaments
poker
outdoors
ncaa

athletes
coaching
athlete
wrestling

artistpainter
creativity
photography
canvas
creation

poster
painting
studio
#art

board games
fishing
random stuff
hunting
toys

photography
outdoors
anime

tv
makeup artist esthetician
sports
drama
djs

photography
networking
commentary
celebrity
luxury lifestyle

hollywood
studio
comedy

hot tub
beach
space
fishing
sports

pool
hunting
summer
swimming pool
mountains

photography
mountain
skiing
winter
rec

tractor supply
christmas shopping
shein
black friday
carts

clothing
grocery shop
shoppin
walmart
reselling

toys
mcdonalds
cabinets
wal mart
deli

decor
cart
supplies
merch

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