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Jena, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · LaSalle Parish County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,139
Population
753/sq mi density
$85,955
Median Income
$38,950 per capita
$157,900
Home Value
$154,425 Zillow
$922
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
89
Violent Crime/100K
89 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,955 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,900 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Jena (10)
Big Cypress State Park
State Park
333 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per ye...
Caney Creek Lake State Park
State Park
312 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chicot State Park District II
State Park
6,315 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hwy 165 Roadside Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Bruin State Park
State Park
55 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty...
Natchez State Park
State Park
198 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an engineering marvel, the product of five million hours of labor. Explore the culture of a highly sophi...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Summers are sunny, hot, and humid. Winters tend to be mild; however, humid rainy periods occur throughout the year. Sudden and severe thunderstorms are common, so stay alert to weather forecasts. Chec...
Vardie Parsons Park
State Park
99 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0