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Jennings, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish County
Jennings, LA
At a Glance
How Jennings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jennings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jennings a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jennings residents earn a median household income of $45,194 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,299. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jennings is $140,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,294. Median rent is $861/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Jennings reports 424 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,890/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Jennings hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jennings has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.