Port Allen, LA

Louisiana · West Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge Metro

Port Allen is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 4,928. Residents earn $59,380 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,928 Population 1,735/sq mi density

$59,380 Median Income $31,575 per capita

$167,700 Home Value $209,537 Zillow

$1,046 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent

67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr

668 Violent Crime/100K 2,652 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$59,380 median income, 3.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$167,700 home value, $1,046/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

668 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $59,380

21% lower than US avg

Home Value $167,700

41% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 668/100K

76% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 15.3%

55% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,046

10% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 45.8%

43% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.1%

14% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 14.9%

20% higher than US avg

How Port Allen Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,928

Median Age44.7 yrs

Density1,735/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Largest GroupWhite 43%

Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+

Median Income$59,380

Per Capita$31,575

Unemployment3.1%

Poverty14.9%

County GDP$2,340M

Commute23 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$167,700

Rent$1,046

Ownership64.3%

Zillow$209,537

Housing Units2,476

Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

Violent668/100K

Property2,652/100K

Murder40.5/100K

Assault607/100K

Burglary466/100K

Health

Obesity45.8%

Uninsured9.3%

Smoking18.9%

Depression25.9%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain64.5 in/yr

Sunny Days313/yr

Elevation25 ft (8 m)

Education

Bachelor's+15.3%

High School+93.9%

Graduate+3.1%

School Score4.58

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%

Commute23 min

Broadband86.8%

EV Stations53

Libraries2

Is Port Allen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port Allen receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Port Allen has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port Allen is $59,380, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port Allen is $167,700, 41% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,046 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 668 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,652 per 100,000, 35% above the national average.

Education

15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Port Allen enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Port Allen has a population of 4,928 with a density of 1,735 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.1% female and 44.9% male. The city is predominantly Black (55%), with 42.5% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.2% of residents. 4.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 26.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 94.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,928

Total Population

1,735

People / sq mi

44.7yrs

Median Age

15% above US avg

1.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%

Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Port Allen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.2%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.8%

79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Port Allen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port Allen is $59,380, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,575 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,299. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 857 business establishments, including 73 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Port Allen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$59,380
	21% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,575
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,299
IRS Avg AGI	$70,462
Gini Index	0.387 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.1%
	14% below US avg
Poverty Rate	14.9%
	20% above US avg
Establishments (County)	857
County GDP	$2,340M

Business (County)

Restaurants	73
Healthcare	32
Retail	89
Manufacturing	37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,347
	33% below US avg
Cost of Living	88.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.3 min
Drive Alone	74.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Port Allen is $167,700, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $209,537, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 100.6% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,046 (10% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $832 for a one-bedroom to $1,007 for a two-bedroom apartment. 64.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,476 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1959. The average annual property tax is $2,347 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$167,700
	41% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$209,537
Median List Price	$217,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$217,000
$/Sq Ft	$169
Homes Sold	4
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.6%
Price Drops	18.2%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,046
	10% below US avg
Rent Burden	26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$763
1 Bedroom	$832
2 Bedrooms	$1,007
3 Bedrooms	$1,298
4 Bedrooms	$1,508

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	64.3%
Owner-Occupied	64.3%
Renter-Occupied	35.7%
Housing Units	2,476
Median Year Built	1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,347
	33% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.40%

In Port Allen, 45.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 15.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.4% of residents. 44.6% have high blood pressure. 18.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.4% report binge drinking. 32.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 25.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.2% experience frequent mental distress. 9.3% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:5,558. The dentist ratio is 1:5,607. 85.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Port Allen vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	45.8%
	43% above US avg
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	44.6%
Asthma	11.3%
COPD	7.7%
Cancer	5.6%
Stroke	4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.9%
	35% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.4%
Physical Inactivity	32.4%
Depression	25.9%
Mental Distress	21.2%
Physical Distress	15.1%
Short Sleep	43.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.3%
Uninsured	9.3%
	8% above US avg
Primary Care	1:5,558
Dentists	1:5,607
Mental Health	1:1,010
Checkup Rate	82.3%
Dental Visits	55.5%
Premature Death	11,218/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.9/10
Exercise Access	85.7%
Healthcare Facilities	32

Port Allen has a violent crime rate of 668 per 100,000 residents, 76% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 607.3 per 100,000, robbery at 20.2, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 40.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,652 per 100,000, 35% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,024, burglary at 466, vehicle theft at 162 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Port Allen receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Port Allen vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	668.0/100K
	76% above US avg
Murder	40.5/100K
	543% above US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	20.2/100K
Assault	607.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,651.8/100K
	35% above US avg
Burglary	465.6/100K
Theft	2,024.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	161.9/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	1,992
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Port Allen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 25 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	67.3°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	25 ft (8 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density	1,735/sq mi
Coordinates	30.4438°N, 91.2074°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	West Baton Rouge Parish County
Nearest Airport	Acadiana Regional (ARA) 49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"

70% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.18"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	11.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.80 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.8 / 100
Community Resilience	79.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010	16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana	M3.0	53 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 2	98 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	43 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	210 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	128 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	167 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	134 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	202 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	135 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	68 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	230 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	155 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	254 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	175 km
2002	Lili	Category 3	116 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	221 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	187 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	48 km
1989	Chantal	Category 1	295 km
1988	Florence	Category 1	216 km
1986	Bonnie	Category 1	288 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 726 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	78 km	0
Apr 10, 2021	EF3	76 km	1
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	89 km	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	35 km	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF3	52 km	0
Aug 25, 1992	EF3	84 km	2
Oct 14, 1984	EF3	24 km	0
May 20, 1983	EF3	87 km	0
Feb 9, 1983	EF3	93 km	0
Dec 13, 1977	EF3	83 km	0
Apr 21, 1977	EF3	73 km	1
Oct 29, 1974	EF3	88 km	0
Apr 26, 1973	EF3	14 km	0
Feb 29, 1972	EF3	19 km	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF3	17 km	0
Mar 17, 1970	EF3	83 km	0
Dec 25, 1969	EF3	38 km	0
Apr 12, 1969	EF3	40 km	0
Nov 7, 1957	EF3	75 km	0
Nov 7, 1957	EF3	96 km	4

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,022 ac, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	4,022	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,666	96 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX	2,279	92 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,229	95 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO BB26	2,008	96 km
2010	BURN BLOCK 14	1,502	100 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 36N	1,357	96 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,218	93 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,206	92 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO 36 N RX	1,194	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,174	97 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB 35 RX	1,173	93 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB39 S2 RX	1,129	93 km
2019	HOMOCHITTO RX BB 65 SUB 2	1,118	96 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,108	96 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 35	1,091	93 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 65	1,039	96 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 65N	977	98 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB 65 SUB3 RX	956	98 km
2014	UNNAMED	956	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	5.8 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	5.0 in
March	60°F (16°C)	5.0 in
April	67°F (19°C)	5.2 in
May	74°F (24°C)	5.2 in
June	80°F (27°C)	5.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	6.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	82°F (28°C)	5.9 in
September	78°F (25°C)	5.1 in
October	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in	Driest
November	59°F (15°C)	4.5 in
December	53°F (12°C)	5.4 in

Port Allen has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.9").

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Port Allen is located in West Baton Rouge Parish County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 55.1% of the vote, a 11.7-point margin. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 53 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 32 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 74.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.1%

D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 11.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	1,992
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	15.3%
	55% below US avg
High School+	93.9%
Graduate Degree+	3.1%
School Test Score	4.58

C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,735/sq mi
Total Area	1.3 sq mi
County	West Baton Rouge Parish County

Services

Broadband Access	86.8%
Avg Download Speed	113.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	18.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	53
Alt Fuel Stations	59
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	32
Restaurants	73
Retail Stores	89

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.3 min
Drive Alone	74.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.2%

Average costs for common services in Port Allen. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$221 ($132–$353)
Specialist Visit	$309 ($176–$485)
Urgent Care Visit	$176 ($88–$309)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,940 ($706–$4,410)
Dental Cleaning	$115 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling	$221 ($132–$353)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$66 ($44–$106)
Brake Pad Replacement	$265 ($132–$441)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$529 ($353–$882)
Battery Replacement	$176 ($88–$309)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair	$353 ($132–$706)
HVAC System Install	$6,174 ($3,528–$10,584)
Roof Repair	$882 ($353–$1,764)
Roof Replacement	$7,938 ($4,851–$13,230)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,323 ($441–$3,087)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,230 ($4,410–$26,460)
DUI Defense	$4,410 ($1,764–$8,820)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,323 ($706–$2,646)
Will Preparation	$441 ($176–$882)
Trust Preparation	$2,205 ($882–$4,410)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut	$49 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$132 ($66–$221)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour)	$71 ($44–$115)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.62 ($2.65–$4.85)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.09 ($2.21–$4.41)
Loaf of Bread	$3.35 ($2.21–$4.85)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.97 ($2.65–$5.73)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.85 ($3.53–$6.62)
Rice (per lb)	$0.88 ($0.53–$1.59)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$123 ($71–$221)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$62 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$62 ($35–$106)
Internet (Monthly)	$62 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44–$132)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$176 ($66–$441)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,764 ($1,058–$3,087)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$62 ($26–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.06–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$88 ($26–$221)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$66)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,058 ($529–$2,205)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$882 ($441–$1,764)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$353 ($176–$617)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$882 ($353–$2,205)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,025 ($4,410–$26,460)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$265 ($132–$441)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$176 ($88–$353)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$621
Toddler	$606
Preschool	$594
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$577
Toddler	$577
Preschool	$577

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in West Baton Rouge Parish

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Construction	2,860	93	$81,381	4.11
Manufacturing	2,302	59	$105,124	2.12
Transportation & Warehousing	1,379	76	$73,812	2.46
Accommodation & Food Services	1,125	81	$19,179	0.93
Retail Trade	1,042	104	$32,181	0.79
Wholesale Trade	736	49	$77,461	1.41
Health Care & Social Assistance	537	60	$38,419	0.28
Other Services	375	57	$53,492	0.94
Professional & Technical Services	297	55	$89,833	0.32
Arts & Entertainment	192	13	$46,576	0.86
Finance & Insurance	167	44	$47,501	0.31
Agriculture & Forestry	126	9	$47,703	1.18
Real Estate	103	23	$54,271	0.50
Educational Services	74	10	$23,374	0.27
Utilities	27	3	$118,930	0.54
Information & Technology	10	4	$32,175	0.04

Schools in Port Allen

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Caneview K-8 School	Elementary	526	42	12.5:1
Port Allen High School	High	457	37	12.4:1
Port Allen Elementary School	Elementary	336	29	11.6:1
Cohn Elementary School	Elementary	224	24	9.3:1
Port Allen Middle School	Middle	204	19	10.7:1

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Radio Stations near Port Allen

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
101.5 WYNK	country	AAC
WYNK-HD2 Downtown Radio 97.7 FM - Baton Rouge, LA	60's & 70's, early 80s	AAC
89.3 WRKF	public radio	MP3 32 kbps
WHYR 96.9 FM – Baton Rouge Community Radio	community radio, local talk and music	MP3 128 kbps
102.5 WFMF	pop, top 40	AAC
KBRH AM 1260	blues, r&b	MP3 128 kbps
WJBO Newsradio 1150 AM & 97.7 FM	news, talk	AAC

National Parks Near Port Allen

6 national parks and monuments found near Port Allen.

Park	Type	Fee
Cypremort Point State Park-wlf Field Off	State Park	Free
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park	State Park	Free
Palmetto Island State Park	State Park	Free
Percy Quinn State Park	State Park	Free
State Capitol Park	State Park	Free
Tickfaw State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Port Allen

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	5,103	$43,843
2015	5,076	$37,269
2017	4,991	$40,164
2019	4,742	$55,426
2021	4,956	$56,280
2023	4,916	$59,380

Museums in Port Allen

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
LOUISIANA ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	100 S RIVER RD	2253445272	$2,472,020
KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	2561 CITIPLACE CT STE 750-260	2253883090	$640,461
FOUNDATION FOR HISTORICAL LOUISIANA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2253872464	$410,038
MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1520 THOMAS H DELPIT DRIVE	2253834866	$207,171
RURAL LIFE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2257652437	$189,917
HILLTOP ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2257676916	$185,489
POINTE COUPEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	500 WEST MAIN STREET	2256386575	$184,575
OLD STATE CAPITOL FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		2253420500	$158,425
BATON ROUGE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2253831470	$107,070
IBERVILLE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	57735 MAIN ST	2256877197	$74,267
WEST BATON ROUGE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2253362422	$66,490
LOUISIANA PRESERVATION ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1165 S FOSTER DRIVE	2259300936	$63,578
LOUISIANA BLACK HISTORY HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM			$15,019
ODELL S WILLIAMS NOW AND THEN AFRICAN AMERICAN	HISTORY MUSEUM		2253434431	$5,943
ZACHARY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2256540122	$823
BREC'S BATON ROUGE ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	3601 THOMAS RD	2257753877
CARTE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2347 CHRISTIAN STREET	2253876119
CITY CLUB FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		2253875767
COHN ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2257751006
ENCHANTED MANSION - A DOLL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
GREATER BATON ROUGE ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	3601 THOMAS ROAD	2257753877
HISTORIC POPLAR GROVE COMMUNITY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2253443913
HISTORIC SPANISH TOWN CIVIC ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 3282
INSOMKNEEACKS PEXCHO'S AMERICAN DIME MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2259352824
IRENE W. PENNINGTON PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	100 S RIVER RD
LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		2252965882
LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY OFFICERS	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	119 FOSTER HALL	2255782855
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HERBARIUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2255783202
LSU AGCENTER BOTANIC GARDENS AT BURDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	4560 ESSEN LANE
LSU HERBARIUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	LIFE SCIENCES ANX BLDG A257	2255788564
LSU HILLTOP ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2257676916
LSU MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		2253897200
LSU RURAL LIFE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2257652437
LSU RURAL LIFE MUSEUM-WINDRUSH GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2257652437
LSU UNION ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5043434955
MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		2255782855
MUSEUM OF WORLD MECHANICAL HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM
NATIONAL HANSEN'S DISEASE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
OLD STATE-CAPITAL ASSOCIATES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	100 NORTH BOULEVARD	2253420500
PLAQUEMINE LOCK STATE HISTORIC	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2256877158
ROBERT A BOGAN BATON ROUGE FIRE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2259251835
SHAW CENTER FOR THE ARTS	ART MUSEUM		2253897171
USS KIDD	GENERAL MUSEUM	305 RIVER RD N	2253421942
VETERANS MUSEUM PLAZA AND CONVENTION CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM

Libraries in Port Allen

Name	Address	Annual Visits
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH	7711 GOODWOOD BOULEVARD	2,573,654
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH	830 NORTH ALEXANDER AVENUE	90,123
IBERVILLE PARISH	24605 J. GERALD BERRET BLVD.	61,275

Farmers Markets in Port Allen

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Brooks Farm Market
City of Zachary Farmers Market	1650 Mt. Pleasant				Visit
Grow Baton Rouge Farmers Market	4000 Gus Young Ave	05/19/2018 to 10/20/2018	Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Livingston Farmers Market
Red Stick Farmers Market - Tuesday Seasonal	7711 Goodwood Boulevard	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Tue: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Red Stick Farmers Market - Saturday Downtown Year Round	501 Main Street	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Red Stick Farmers Market - Thursday Year Round	6400 Perkins Road	01/14/2016 to 12/22/2016	Thu: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Red Stick Mobile Farmers Market - Wednesday North Baton Rouge	7717 Howell Boulevard	05/01/2019 to 07/31/2019	Wed: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Port Allen

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
B & M Graphics & Window Films	auto body paint & repair, mergers & acquisitions, allied metal services, Auto Part Manufacturers, gr	13789 Airline Hwy	2252751993	Visit
Big Heads Tavern	cocktail lounge restaurants, bar & grill restaurants, cocktail lounges, Restaurant, breweries & brew	1051 Millerville Rd	2252758181	Visit
Chucks Lounge	breweries & brew pubs, cocktail lounges, bar & grill restaurants, Addis, LA, Restaurants & Bars, Bar	7922 1st St	2.26E+09
Mr G's Tavern	Baton Rouge, Venues, Bar, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, LA, Restaurants & Bars, B	10070 Florida Blvd	2252724749	Visit
Sammy's Grill	Cajun / Creole Restaurant, Brewery	8635 Highland Rd	2257669600	Visit
Tin Roof Brewing Company	Brewery	1624 Wyoming St	2253777022	Visit

Nursing Homes in Port Allen

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
PORT ALLEN CARE CENTER, L.L.C. 403 15TH STREET	For profit - Individual	125	114	1/5	—	3/5	1/5	2253468815

Pharmacies in Port Allen

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
LOWE'S PHCY LLC	484 LOUISIANA AVE	225-344-1077
PORT ALLEN SUPERMARKET INC	220 N ALEXANDER AVE	225-343-7855
STEVENS PHARMACY INC	1000 COURT ST	225-336-4456
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1136	3255 STATE HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH	225-749-7454

Cell Towers in Port Allen

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(West Baton Rouge) 7601 ROSEDALE RD	TOWER	230
138 W Irene Road (004026 / Irene)	TOWER	153
1705 Sidney Road (76554)	GTOWER	128
12822 HIGHWAY 190 WEST (79265)	GTOWER	113
3675 POPE RD (62817)	GTOWER	95
3555 HWY. 75 (79271)	GTOWER	94
4966 Island Road (79267)	LTOWER	93
(Deerford site) 14190 Peairs Road	TOWER	93
57830 GROVE ROAD (76550)	LTOWER	89
9888 Joor Road	TOWER	79
10439 ROSEDALE RD (62858)	GTOWER	74
(Bueche site) 8053 Rosehill Drive	TOWER	69
317 Highway 64 (81463)	MTOWER	64
1718 LOBDELL HIGHWAY	TOWER	61
17777 Perkins Rd (62825)	LTOWER	59
835 Hwy 30 (105117)	MTOWER	56
7615 HIGHWAY 1 (62860)	MTOWER	50
4932 South River Road	TOWER	47

Fire Stations in Port Allen

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Erwinville Volunteer Fire Department	4466 Poydras Bayou RD	Volunteer			225-627-9392
West Baton Rouge Fire Protection Sub-district 3	740 N Jefferson AVE	Mostly volunteer			225-346-5676

Power Plants Near Port Allen

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
PORT ALLEN (LA)	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE	221112	-91.2	OP
LA3 WEST BATON ROUGE SOLAR FACILITY	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-91.3	OP

Bridges in Port Allen

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	2,524	197,070	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1968	2,486	197,070	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	1,364	197,070	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1967	2,681	197,070	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel continuous	1968	4,550	197,070	F
Culvert	Concrete	1969	47	80,618	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1969	966	80,618	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	710	52,159	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	616	52,159	F
Culvert	Concrete	1958	43	51,236	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	3,643	44,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1961	174	44,150	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	265	44,150	F
Culvert	Concrete	1969	35	41,644	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1969	963	41,644	P
Slab	Concrete	1967	38	32,092	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	1,699	32,092	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	1,217	32,092	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	2,691	32,092	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	3,836	32,092	F
Culvert	Concrete	1976	21	26,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1952	1,392	25,347	P
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1960	2,469	25,347	P
Culvert	Concrete	1926	85	21,189	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1994	1,413	21,189	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	1,044	18,560	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	512	18,560	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1968	792	18,560	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	932	18,560	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	354	18,560	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	439	18,560	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel continuous	1939	5,879	18,380	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	1,527	17,282	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	1,393	14,751	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1960	2,469	14,751	P
Culvert	Concrete	1960	43	12,996	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	995	12,262	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	864	11,311	F
Slab	Concrete	2022	57	10,089	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	287	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	499	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	337	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	347	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	322	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	227	8,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	493	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2019	640	8,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	1,695	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	324	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	200	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	308	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	399	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	227	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	435	8,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	378	7,586	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	748	7,586	F
Culvert	Concrete	1952	24	7,562	G
Culvert	Concrete	1990	32	7,562	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1930	92	6,347	P
Slab	Concrete	1971	53	6,342	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	370	4,695	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	477	4,381	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	630	4,035	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1968	342	4,035	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	50	3,760	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1963	483	3,692	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	43	3,500	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	28	3,500	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	21	3,500	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	23	3,045	F
Slab	Concrete	1958	80	2,701	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	324	2,653	F
Slab	Concrete	1970	76	2,500	G
Slab	Concrete	1960	53	2,500	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1960	35	2,397	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	1,520	1,858	F
Culvert	Steel	1962	26	1,725	P
Culvert	Steel	1962	31	1,725	F
Culvert	Steel	1962	26	1,725	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1960	38	1,544	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1960	45	1,500	P
Slab	Concrete	2013	39	1,204	F
Slab	Concrete	1969	57	1,204	F
Culvert	Concrete	1923	23	1,204	G
Slab	Concrete	1967	60	914	F
Culvert	Concrete	2018	59	577	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	442	537	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1994	1,413	521	G
Culvert	Concrete	2009	108	500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1955	39	350	P
Slab	Concrete	1992	57	350	G
Culvert	Concrete	2018	33	308	G
Slab	Concrete	1996	76	300	G
Culvert	Concrete	2018	53	281	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	2006	1,081		G

Correctional Facilities in Port Allen

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH DETENTION CENTER	1150 NORTHWEST DR	COUNTY	303	333	OPEN
WEST BATON ROUGE WORK RELEASE FACILITY	1155 NORTHWEST DR	COUNTY	303	262	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Port Allen

31 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
AIR PRODUCTS CHEMICALS INC	36637 HWY 30	ASCENSION
CARVILLE ENERGY LLC - CARVILLE ENERGY CENTER	4322 HWY 30	IBERVILLE
CARVILLE ENERGY LLC - CARVILLE ENERGY CENTER	4322 HWY 30	IBERVILLE
DSM COPOLYMER INC - ADDIS FACILITY	9263 SOUTH LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 1	WEST BATON ROUGE
ENTERGY GSI LOUISIANA STATION 1	482 GSU RD	EAST BATON ROUGE
EXXONMOBIL BATON ROUGE CHEMICAL PLANT	4999 SCENIC HIGHWAY	EAST BATON ROUGE
EXXONMOBIL BATON ROUGE REFINERY	4045 SCENIC HIGHWAY	EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH
FORMOSA PLASTICS LOUISIANA	GULF STATES ROAD	EAST BATON ROUGE
FORMOSA PLASTICS LOUISIANA	GULF STATES ROAD	EAST BATON ROUGE
FORMOSA PLASTICS LOUISIANA	GULF STATES ROAD	EAST BATON ROUGE
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER OPERATIONS LLC - PORT HUDSON OPERATIONS	1000 W MT PLEASANT RD	EAST BATON ROUGE
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER OPERATIONS LLC - PORT HUDSON OPERATIONS	1000 W MT PLEASANT RD	EAST BATON ROUGE
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER OPERATIONS LLC - PORT HUDSON OPERATIONS	1000 W MT PLEASANT RD	EAST BATON ROUGE
GREAT LAKES CARBON LLC/BATON ROUGE CALCINED COKE PLANT	W BROOKLAWN DRIVE	EAST BATON ROUGE
LION COPOLYMER GEISMAR LLC - GEISMAR FACILITY	36191 LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 30	ASCENSION
LION COPOLYMER GEISMAR LLC - GEISMAR FACILITY	36191 LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 30	ASCENSION
LION COPOLYMER GEISMAR LLC - GEISMAR FACILITY	36191 LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 30	ASCENSION
LOUISIANA GENERATING LLC - BIG CAJUN 1 POWER PLANT (STEAM)	7807 RIVER ROAD	POINTE COUPEE
NOVA CHEMICALS OLEFINS LLC - GEISMAR ETHYLENE PLANT	5205 HIGHWAY 3115	ASCENSION
NOVA CHEMICALS OLEFINS LLC - GEISMAR ETHYLENE PLANT	5205 HIGHWAY 3115	ASCENSION
NOVA CHEMICALS OLEFINS LLC - GEISMAR ETHYLENE PLANT	5205 HIGHWAY 3115	ASCENSION
NOVA CHEMICALS OLEFINS LLC - GEISMAR ETHYLENE PLANT	5205 HIGHWAY 3115	ASCENSION
PORT ALLEN REFINERY	1940 LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 1 NORTH	WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS	21255 HWY 1	IBERVILLE
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS	21255 HWY 1	IBERVILLE
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS	21255 HWY 1	IBERVILLE
TOKAI CARBON CB LTD - ADDIS FACILITY	5221 SID RICHARDSON RD	WEST BATON ROUGE
TOTALENERGIES PETROCHEMICALS & REFINING USA INC - COS-MAR STYRENE MONOMER PLANT	6325 HWY 75	IBERVILLE
WESTLAKE CHEMICALS & VINYLS LLC - PLAQUEMINE FACILITY	26100 HWY 405 S	IBERVILLE
WESTLAKE VINYLS CO LP	36045 HIGHWAY 30	ASCENSION
WESTLAKE VINYLS CO LP	36045 HIGHWAY 30	ASCENSION

Airports Near Port Allen

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Acadiana Regional Airport	ARA	Medium Airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport	BTR	Medium Airport
McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field	MCB	Medium Airport
Ace Flying Airport	—	Small Airport
Angola Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Annison Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Batchelor Airport	—	Small Airport
Blouin Flightpark Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Bordelon Airpark	—	Small Airport
Bordelonville Airport	—	Small Airport
Brian's Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Cal Mire Field	—	Small Airport
Capozzoli Airport	—	Small Airport
Castille Field	—	Small Airport
Chitimacha Air Park	—	Small Airport
Clark Field	—	Small Airport
Cloverleaf Airport	—	Small Airport
Cool Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Cora Texas Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Country Bend Airport	—	Small Airport
Country Breeze Airport	—	Small Airport
Craig's Field	—	Small Airport
Double H Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Dupuis Airport	—	Small Airport
False River Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Feliciana Airpark	—	Small Airport
Gary Landing Strip Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Gerald's Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Hanks Airport	—	Small Airport
Harry P Williams Memorial Airport	PTN	Small Airport
Howell 1 Airport	—	Small Airport
Hurst Airport	—	Small Airport
Innis Airport	—	Small Airport
Juneau Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Kidder Airport	—	Small Airport
La Pointe Airport	—	Small Airport
Le Maire Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Leonards Airfield & Indust Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Louisiana Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
M&J Flying Services Airport	—	Small Airport
Magnolia Airpark	—	Small Airport
Majors Airpark	—	Small Airport
Mc Gehee Air Park	—	Small Airport
McCutcheon Field	—	Small Airport
Moncrief Plantation Airport	—	Small Airport
Morgan Field	—	Small Airport
Naquin Field	—	Small Airport
Nauga Field	—	Small Airport
Omni Airport	—	Small Airport
Overton Private Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Port Allen

33 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
	Airline Highway
Addis Police Department
Baker Police Headquarters	1320 Alabama Street
Baton Rouge Police Department
Baton Rouge Police Department	9000 Airline Highway
Baton Rouge Police Department
Baton Rouge Police Department - Recruiting
Baton Rouge Police Department - Traffic Bureau
Baton Rouge Police Department First District
Baton Rouge Police Department Fourth District
Baton Rouge Police Department Third District
Brusly Police Department
Denham Springs Police Department	447 Lamm Street
District 2 Station	2265 Highland Road
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office
Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office Saint Gabriel Substation
Kleinpeter Substation	14431 Airline Highway
Louisiana State Police Headquarters
Louisiana State Police Headquarters
Louisiana State University Police
New Roads Police Department
Plaquemine Police Department
Plaquemine Police Department - City Marshall
Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury
Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office
Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office - Civil
Port Allen Police Department
Port Allen Police Department
Troop A	17801 Highland Road
West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
Zachary Police Department - Records Clerk

Grocery Stores in Port Allen

35 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Big EZ Discount	Convenience Store	2336 Highland Rd
Brothers Nicholson	Convenience Store	3135 Nicholson Dr
Chevron Food Mart	Convenience Store	704 S Alexander Ave
Chevron Food Mart #2	Convenience Store	510 Saint Ferdinand St
Choctaw Provisions / Groetsch Wholesale Grocers	Grocery Store	800 Choctaw Dr
Circle K 2706825	Convenience Store	4245 Nicholson Dr
Circle K 2708805	Convenience Store	133 Lobdell Hwy
Circle K 2709733	Convenience Store	650 S Alexander Ave
CIRCLE K STORE 01818	Convenience Store	3289 Highland Rd
Country Market Of Port Allen	Grocery Store	1280 Lobdell Hwy
Courville Seafood 1	Other	815 N Alexander Ave
CVS/ PHARMACY INC 4761	Other	3200 Highland Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 6269	Other	808 Lobdell Hwy
Dollar Tree 3889	Other	3225 La Highway 1 S
Ez In-out	Convenience Store	430 N Alexander Ave
Family Dollar 1379	Other	674 N Alexander Ave
Family Dollar 5978	Other	2875 Highland Rd
Hubbens Supermarket	Supermarket	560 N Alexander Ave
K&M	Convenience Store	705 N Alexander Ave
Kent Kwik 991	Convenience Store	3051 Lobdell Hwy
La Express #9 9	Convenience Store	222 La Hwy 415
Love's Travel Stop 240	Convenience Store	751 Lobdell Hwy
Matherne's Market At 440 On Third 012	Supermarket	440 North Third Street
Matherne's Market At Lsu 005	Supermarket	85 Gateway Center Lane
Mj Food Mart	Convenience Store	1357 Florida St
Nada Meat Market	Convenience Store	2846 Highland Rd
Pilot Travel Center 1439	Convenience Store	420 Lobdell Hwy
Port Allen Seafood	Convenience Store	719 N Alexander Ave
Race Trac 454	Convenience Store	3111 Hwy 1 South
Red Stick Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	501 Main Street
Save More Market	Grocery Store	2956 Nicholson Dr
Stripes Food Mart Inc	Convenience Store	4405 Alvin Dark Ave
Thomas Grocery	Grocery Store	600 E Polk St
Walgreens 15366	Other	220 N Alexander Ave
Walmart 1136	Super Store	3255 Hwy 1 S

Post Offices in Port Allen

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Port Allen Post Office
US Post Office	750 Florida Street

Treatment Centers in Port Allen

15 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Baton Rouge Comprehensive Trt Ctr - Baton Rouge Treatment Center LLC	Substance Abuse	225-932-9867
Beacon Behavioral Outpatient - Baton Rouge	Both	225-810-4719
Capital Area Human Services - Capital Area Recovery Program	Substance Abuse	225-922-3169
Clear Minds Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	225-612-8656
Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge	Both	225-924-0123
Lake Wellness Center - Baton Rouge	Substance Abuse	888-488-5253
LHRC - Reality House	Substance Abuse	225-333-2460
OBrien House	Substance Abuse	225-344-6345
OBrien House	Substance Abuse	225-344-6345
Our Lady of the Lake - Regional Med Center/Tau Center	Mental Health	225-765-6005
Our Lady of the Lake - Regional Medical Center	Mental Health	225-765-6005
Post Trauma Institute of Louisiana - New Start Intensive Outpatient Program	Substance Abuse	225-751-5412
Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana	Substance Abuse	225-361-0899 x1
Southeast Louisiana VA HCS - Baton Rouge VA Clinic	Both	225-761-3400
Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	225-924-1910

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Allen

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ANCHOR WOMEN MINISTRY	4623 CHERRYWOOD ST
CHERITH BROOK INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY	4497 CHERRYWOOD ST
DANIEL CODE PRODUCTIONS INC	12437 ANGELIQUE LN
FAITH STREET MINISTRIES	8035 W CATHERINE RD
GLORY TO GLORY OUTREACH MINISTRIES	PO BOX 142
GREATER ST PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1051
HARVEST CHURCH	PO BOX 984
LOVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF PORT ALLEN INC	1515 ROSEDALE RD
NEW LIFE APOSTOLIC CHURCH	6856 HIGHWAY 190 W
POPLAR GROVE CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1152
ROSE HILL CHURCH OF PORT ALLEN INC	600 COURT ST UNIT 121
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST BATON ROUGE	3261 SOUTHERN PACIFIC RD
SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH	9433 SECTION RD
SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 641
TRUE WORSHIPERS CHRISTIAN CENTER INTEDENOMINATIONAL MINSTRIES INC	273 ROOSEVELT ST
WORD OF FAITH WORLD MINISTRIES	3506 SOUTHERN PACIFIC RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Allen

What is the population of Port Allen?

Port Allen has a population of 4,928 residents and is located in Louisiana. The population density is 1,735 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55.1% female and 44.9% male.

Is Port Allen expensive to live in?

Port Allen is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $59,380, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $167,700 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,046 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Port Allen safe?

Public safety is a concern in Port Allen, with a violent crime rate of 668 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,652 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Port Allen receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Port Allen?

Port Allen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Port Allen?

Port Allen has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,299. There are 857 business establishments in the area, including 73 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 9.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Port Allen?

The median home value in Port Allen is $167,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $209,537. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,046. Fair market rent is $832 for a 1-bedroom and $1,007 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 64.3%. The average annual property tax is $2,347.

How are the schools in Port Allen?

Schools in Port Allen have an average test score of 4.6 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 15.3% of adults in Port Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Port Allen?

The obesity rate in Port Allen is 45.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.9% of adults are smokers. 32.4% are physically inactive. 25.9% of residents report depression. 9.3% lack health insurance. 85.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:5,558.

What is transportation like in Port Allen?

The average commute in Port Allen is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 74.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Port Allen?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Port Allen is 42.5% White, 55% Black or African American. 97.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 26.8% of residents have a disability. 94.3% have health insurance coverage.

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