Westwego, LA

Louisiana · St. Charles Parish · New Orleans-Metairie Metro

Westwego is a small city in Louisiana with a population of 8,382. Residents earn $49,291 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

8,382 Population 2,687/sq mi density

$49,291 Median Income $29,283 per capita

$168,600 Home Value $179,052 Zillow

$1,013 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent

72°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr

238 Violent Crime/100K 2,127 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$49,291 median income, 1.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$168,600 home value, $1,013/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

238 violent crimes/100K (37% below avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $49,291

34% lower than US avg

Home Value $168,600

40% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 238/100K

37% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.9%

50% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,013

13% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 44.2%

38% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.6%

56% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 11.3%

9% lower than US avg

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

People

Population8,382

Median Age47.4 yrs

Density2,687/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 65%

Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+

Median Income$49,291

Per Capita$29,283

Unemployment1.6%

Poverty11.3%

County GDP$12,725M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$168,600

Rent$1,013

Ownership48.6%

Zillow$179,052

Housing Units4,516

Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

Violent238/100K

Property2,127/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault131/100K

Burglary297/100K

Health

Obesity44.2%

Uninsured11.5%

Smoking20.4%

Depression28.4%

Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain64.6 in/yr

Sunny Days317/yr

Elevation2 ft (1 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.9%

High School+77.9%

Graduate+5.0%

School Score5.71

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%

Commute22 min

Broadband75.8%

EV Stations1

Libraries7

Is Westwego a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westwego receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Westwego offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westwego is $49,291, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westwego is $168,600, 40% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Westwego is below the national average at 238 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,127 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Westwego has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Westwego has a population of 8,382 with a density of 2,687 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (64.9%), with 3.6% Hispanic, 24.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.9% of residents, while 8.1% speak Spanish. 6.8% of the population are veterans. 24.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

8,382

Total Population

2,687

People / sq mi

47.4yrs

Median Age

22% above US avg

1.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%

Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Westwego vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.9%

17% above US avg

Spanish 8.1%

40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westwego vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westwego is $49,291, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,283 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,867, 30% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Westwego vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$49,291
	34% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,283
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,867
IRS Avg AGI	$77,467
Gini Index	0.438 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.6%
	56% below US avg
Poverty Rate	11.3%
	9% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,446
County GDP	$12,725M

Business (County)

Restaurants	77
Healthcare	80
Retail	109
Manufacturing	39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,647
	4% above US avg
Cost of Living	88.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.2 min
Drive Alone	79.6%
Public Transit	2.4%
Work from Home	5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Westwego is $168,600, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $179,052. Homes sell for 95.1% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,013 (13% 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. 48.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,516 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1968. The average annual property tax is $3,647. 34.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$168,600
	40% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$179,052
Median List Price	$193,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$193,500
$/Sq Ft	$155
Homes Sold	5
Sale-to-List Ratio	95.1%
Price Drops	26.1%
Inventory	23

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,013
	13% below US avg
Rent Burden	34.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	48.6%
Owner-Occupied	48.6%
Renter-Occupied	51.4%
Housing Units	4,516
Median Year Built	1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,647
	4% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.16%

In Westwego, 44.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 14.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.0% of residents, above the national average. 40.4% have high blood pressure. 20.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.9% report binge drinking. 33.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 22.2% experience frequent mental distress. 11.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,905. The dentist ratio is 1:2,125. 76.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Westwego vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	44.2%
	38% above US avg
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart Disease	7.0%
High Blood Pressure	40.4%
Asthma	11.0%
COPD	9.1%
Cancer	6.4%
Stroke	4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.4%
	46% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.9%
Physical Inactivity	33.6%
Depression	28.4%
Mental Distress	22.2%
Physical Distress	16.0%
Short Sleep	43.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.8%
Uninsured	11.5%
	34% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,905
Dentists	1:2,125
Mental Health	1:666
Checkup Rate	80.6%
Dental Visits	49.3%
Premature Death	9,796/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.6/10
Exercise Access	76.9%
Healthcare Facilities	80

Westwego has a violent crime rate of 238 per 100,000 residents, 37% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 130.7 per 100,000, robbery at 71.3, rape at 35.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,127 per 100,000, 9% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,711, burglary at 297, vehicle theft at 119 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 9 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Westwego receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	237.7/100K
	37% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	35.7/100K
Robbery	71.3/100K
Assault	130.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,127.2/100K
	9% above US avg
Burglary	297.1/100K
Theft	1,711.2/100K
Vehicle Theft	118.8/100K
Arson	11.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	9
Traffic Accidents	92
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Westwego has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 317 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 64.6 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 2 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	71.8°F
	33% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2 ft (1 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	2,687/sq mi
Coordinates	29.9054°N, 90.1435°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	St. Charles Parish County
Nearest Airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"

70% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.65"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.7 / 100
Community Resilience	100.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 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	81 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	44 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	40 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	266 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	203 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	183 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	91 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	66 km
2009	Ida	Category 1	210 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	95 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	62 km
2005	Dennis	Category 3	290 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	79 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	215 km
2002	Lili	Category 4	204 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	132 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	220 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	80 km
1995	Opal	Category 4	257 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	265 km

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

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 738 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	41 km	0
Oct 3, 1964	EF4	40 km	22
Mar 22, 2022	EF3	9 km	1
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	18 km	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF3	91 km	0
Dec 25, 2012	EF3	94 km	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	80 km	0
Aug 25, 1992	EF3	35 km	2
May 19, 1980	EF3	76 km	0
Apr 12, 1969	EF3	80 km	0
Jan 28, 1966	EF3	17 km	0
Mar 21, 1957	EF3	63 km	0
Feb 6, 1953	EF3	83 km	2
Apr 10, 2024	EF2	50 km	0
Dec 14, 2022	EF2	4 km	0
Dec 14, 2022	EF2	36 km	1
Jun 6, 2019	EF2	69 km	0
Nov 1, 2018	EF2	97 km	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF2	62 km	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF2	40 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KILN (BAYOU BACON) (3,576 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	KILN (BAYOU BACON)	3,576	85 km
2000	UNIT 1 B	2,030	33 km
1998	UNIT 4 CD	1,729	48 km
2015	BAYOU LACROIX	1,714	80 km
2009	SLIDELL AIRPORT	1,663	59 km
1998	UNIT 7	1,623	44 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,594	68 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,482	97 km
2011	BAD ROMANCE	1,305	29 km
2011	TONEY ISLAND	1,215	79 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,206	73 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,111	98 km
2004	UNITS 1A-1B	1,108	33 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,102	78 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,049	100 km
2001	UNNAMED	950	52 km
2010	UNNAMED	904	24 km
2006	UNNAMED	866	78 km
2009	GOOSEPOINT C	864	46 km
1996	1 B	846	31 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	56°F (13°C)	5.5 in
March	62°F (17°C)	5.3 in
April	68°F (20°C)	4.6 in
May	76°F (24°C)	5.0 in
June	81°F (27°C)	5.6 in
July	85°F (30°C)	6.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	83°F (28°C)	6.3 in
September	79°F (26°C)	5.6 in
October	71°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	62°F (17°C)	4.7 in
December	56°F (13°C)	5.1 in

Westwego has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.2").

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Westwego is located in St. Charles Parish County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50% below the national average of 33.7%. 77.9% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 65.4% of the vote, a 32.4-point margin. 75.8% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 80 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 79.6% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.4% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.4%

D 33%

Winner: Republican by 32.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	9
Traffic Accidents	92
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.9%
	50% below US avg
High School+	77.9%
Graduate Degree+	5.0%
School Test Score	5.71

C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	2,687/sq mi
Total Area	1.4 sq mi
County	St. Charles Parish County

Services

Broadband Access	75.8%
Avg Download Speed	99.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	17.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	80
Restaurants	77
Retail Stores	109

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.2 min
Drive Alone	79.6%
Public Transit	2.4%
Work from Home	5.0%

Average costs for common services in Westwego. 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	$650
Toddler	$628
Preschool	$606
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$616
Toddler	$585
Preschool	$598

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in St. Charles Parish

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Construction	5,465	159	$133,214	3.97
Manufacturing	4,661	68	$145,295	2.16
Transportation & Warehousing	2,547	103	$90,059	2.29
Wholesale Trade	1,893	120	$93,719	1.83
Retail Trade	1,449	149	$32,286	0.55
Health Care & Social Assistance	1,215	113	$50,436	0.32
Accommodation & Food Services	1,108	116	$18,880	0.46
Administrative & Waste Services	1,008	110	$65,399	0.65
Professional & Technical Services	803	145	$94,159	0.44
Utilities	777	14	$150,938	7.80
Other Services	439	70	$72,065	0.56
Real Estate	357	59	$84,992	0.88
Management of Companies	354	16	$46,465	0.80
Finance & Insurance	315	76	$66,893	0.30
Arts & Entertainment	213	26	$18,991	0.48
Educational Services	62	12	$37,138	0.11
Mining & Oil/Gas	51	9	$93,347	0.51
Information & Technology	39	16	$57,264	0.08
Agriculture & Forestry	8	3	$47,063	0.04

Schools in Westwego

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School	Elementary	531	25	21.2:1
Stella Worley Middle School	Middle	470	24	19.6:1
Joshua Butler Elementary School	Elementary	359	19	18.9:1
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies	Elementary	336	14	24.0:1

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Radio Stations near Westwego

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
News Talk 99.5 WRNO	news, talk	AAC
Z965 WAZY Radio	—	MP3 96 kbps
Radio is a Foreign Country	ethnic, field recording	MP3 192 kbps
WTUL New Orleans	—	MP3 160 kbps
WNOZ 95.3	smooth jazz	AAC+ 32 kbps
106.7 The Krewe	classic hits	AAC+ 48 kbps
101.1 WNOE	country	AAC
98.5 WYLD	urban adult contemporary	AAC
WBOK 1230AM	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
Hallelujah 940	gospel	AAC
Sports 1280	sports	AAC

National Parks Near Westwego

10 national parks and monuments found near Westwego.

Park	Type	Fee
Bayou Segnette State Park	State Park	Free
Bogue Chitto State Park	State Park	Free
Buccaneer State Park	State Park	Free
Fairview Riverside State Park	State Park	Free
Fontainebleau State Park District I	State Park	Free
Grand Isle State Park	State Park	Free
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve	National Historical Park and Preserve	Free
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Saint Bernrd State Park District 1	State Park	Free
Tickfaw State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Westwego

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

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	8,516	$34,203
2015	8,496	$32,694
2017	8,465	$32,318
2019	8,355	$30,126
2021	8,400	$32,384
2023	8,219	$49,291

Museums in Westwego

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CARROLL GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5043142228	$949,948,000
GALLIER HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5045255661	$949,948,000
NEWCOMB ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5048655328	$949,948,000
SOUTHEASTERN ARCHITECTURAL ARCHIVE	GENERAL MUSEUM		5048655699	$949,948,000
COLLINS C. DIBOLL ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5048647248	$191,917,406
ART VILLAGE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$105,281,702
NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		5045281944	$49,985,737
AUDUBON INSECTARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		4232262578	$30,405,440
AUDUBON PARK AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		5045814629	$30,405,440
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		5046584100	$11,613,004
LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		5045231357	$3,332,789
WOMANS EXCHANGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5045255661	$2,656,180
NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	616 GIROD ST STE 200	5048991945	$2,023,756
NEW ORLEANS CULINARY AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$1,882,793
RIVER ROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9857649315	$1,090,240
LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5044867740	$849,861
NEW ORLEANS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF ART CULTURE AND HISTORY (NOAAM)	ART MUSEUM		5045661136	$739,593
NATIONAL D DAY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	1504 ORETHA CASTLE HALEY BOULDVARD	5045690405	$464,065
SOUTHERN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	1504 ORETHA C HALEY BOULEVARD	5045817032	$464,065
CABILDO	GENERAL MUSEUM		5045233939	$323,868
AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5048623222	$322,943
NEW ORLEANS MUSICAL LEGENDS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5047377636	$170,715
NEW ORLEANS PHARMACY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5045249077	$169,390
LOUISIANA LANDMARKS SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5044820312	$168,891
MEMORIAL HALL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		5045234522	$162,074
MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF NEW ORLEANS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$152,163
AMERICAN-ITALIAN RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		5045227294	$124,731
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COCKTAIL	HISTORY MUSEUM	1504 ORETHA C HALEY BOULEVARD	5045690405	$123,010
LATTER LIBRARY GARDEN CONSERVANCY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER			$100,874
JACKSON BARRACKS MILITARY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5042788242	$100,785
CRESCENT CITY CARNIVAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5048970744	$91,000
NEW ORLEANS SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		5045223789	$76,425
SAINTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		5044509893	$74,190
MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART	ART MUSEUM		5045867432	$55,468
GRETNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	209 LAFAYETTE ST	5043623854	$49,827
LOUISIANA CREOLE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$21,219
NEW ORLEANS SPRING FIESTA ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		5045811367	$20,387
CANARY ISLANDS DESCENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF ST BERNARD & SURROUNDING	GENERAL MUSEUM			$2,801
BACKSTREET CULTURAL MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		5045224806	$2,644
RIVERTOWN	GENERAL MUSEUM		5044432240	$2,003
1850 HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5045686968
ALGIERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	235 LAVERGNE ST
AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	1 CANAL STREET	5045653033
BARRIER ISLAND RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	151 PRIMROSE DRIVE	5043921674
BEAUREGARD-KEYES HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1113 CHARTRES STREET	5045237257
BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS SHRINE	GENERAL MUSEUM		5045252495
CATHOLIC CUTLURAL HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	1100 CHARTRES ST	5045293040
CLASSICAL INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FAIRGROUNDS RACING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
GERMAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		5043634202
HISTORIC BOURBON STREET FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
HISTORIC LANDMARK PRESERVATION SOCIETY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5045234662
HOUSE OF BROEL FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		5044942220
ISAAC DELGADO FINE ARTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5046716377
JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND PRESERVE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5045893882
JEFFERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LOUISIANA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KATRINA NATIONAL MEMORIAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5044952850
KENNER LOUISIANA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1801 WILLIAMS BLVD	5044687293
LGBT ARCHIVES PROJECT OF LOUISIANA	GENERAL MUSEUM
LOUIS J. ROUSSEL JR. KENNER PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	2020 4TH STREET
LOUISIANA ARTISTS GUILD	GENERAL MUSEUM		5045231465
LOUISIANA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5045234522
LOUISIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5615 PERRIER ST	5048663049
LOUISIANA MARINE FISHERIES MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5046893497
LOUISIANA MARITIME MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9858459200
LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY	ART MUSEUM	1418 GOVERNOR NICHOLLS STREET	5045661136
LOUISIANA RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
LOUISIANA STATE FIRE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
LOUISIANA STEAM TRAIN ASSOCIATION	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
LOUISIANA'S MEDAL OF HONOR PARK AND MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
LOWER NINTH WARD LIVING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
MARIE LAVEAU HOUSE OF VOODOO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5045813751
MARSHALL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM
MEGA DOME CINEMA	GENERAL MUSEUM	2020 4TH STREET RIVERTOWN	5044687231
MIDDLE AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE	GENERAL MUSEUM	6823 ST CHARLES AVENUE	5048655110
MILITARY MUSEUM-NEW ORLEANS	GENERAL MUSEUM
MUSEE CONTI WAX MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5045252605
MUSEE ROSETTE ROCHON-DON	GENERAL MUSEUM		5049477673
NATIONAL SLAVE SHIP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
NEW ORLEANS BOTANICAL GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1 PALM DRIVE	5044839386
NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC VOODOO MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5046800128
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5045894806
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ RESTORATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW ORLEANS RAILWAY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	603 W JACKSON
OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART	ART MUSEUM		5045399650
OLD US MINT	GENERAL MUSEUM		5045686968
PRESERVING HISTORIC ALGIERS COMMUNITY CORP	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST GEORGE IN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOFAB INSTITUTE	GENERAL MUSEUM	1504 ORETHA C HALEY BOULEVARD
SOUTHERN HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND RECOVERY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ST BERNARD HALL OF FAME	HISTORY MUSEUM	PO BOX 1602	9852468354
ST CHARLES MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM
SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TOY TRAIN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5044687231
USS CABOT DEDALO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
WESTWEGO HISTORIC MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5043413161
WESTWEGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5043412544

Libraries in Westwego

Name	Address	Annual Visits
JEFFERSON PARISH LIBRARY	4747 W. NAPOLEON AVE.	1,208,536
NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC	219 LOYOLA AVENUE	1,142,265
ST. CHARLES PARISH LIBRARY	160 W. CAMPUS DRIVE	193,376
PLAQUEMINES PARISH	8442 HWY. 23	76,295
ST. BERNARD PARISH LIBRARY	2600 PALMISANO BLVD.	53,872

Farmers Markets in Westwego

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Crescent City Farmers Market	200 Broadway Street	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Tue: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Crescent City Farmers Market	200 Broadway Street	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Tue: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Crescent City Farmers Market	1235 N. Peters	10/17/2018 to 07/10/2019	Wed: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
French Market	1200 North Peters Street	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
German Coast Farmers' Market - East Bank and West Bank	13786 River Road	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
German Coast Farmers' Market (East Bank)	Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road	01/05/2013 to 12/31/2013	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Gretna Farmers Market	739 Third Street	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Grow Dat Youth Farm Farmstand	150 Zachary Taylor Dr.	01/07/2017 to 06/24/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Marketplace at Armstrong Park	Rampart St. and Basin St.				Visit
Michoud Farmers Market	13800 Old Gentilly Rd	04/20/2016 to	Wed: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Rivertown Farmers Market	303 Williams Blvd	10/06/2018 to 07/27/2019	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Sankofa Fresh Stop	5029 St Claude Ave		Thu: 4:00 AM-7:00 AM;Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers' Market	409 Aycock Street	March to November	Sat:8:00 AM - 1:00 PM;
Swap Meet NOLA	3525 Bienville St.	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Sun: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM;		Visit
Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market	484 Sala Avenue	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Westwego

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Big's Trudeau Tavern	breweries & brew pubs, cocktail lounges, bar & grill restaurants, cocktail lounge restaurants, Metai	717 Trudeau Dr	5044692221
Crescent City Brewhouse	Cajun / Creole Restaurant, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Traditional American Restaurants, Nightclubs, Bre	527 Decatur St	5045220571, 504-522-0571	Visit
Electric Coctail Lounge	breweries & brew pubs, cocktail lounges, bar & grill restaurants, Metairie, Venues, Bar, Bars & Pubs	452 Aurora Ave	5048287619
Harem The	breweries & brew pubs, cocktail lounges, entertainers, night clubs & live music, bar & grill restaur	125 Chartres St
Jackson Brewery	Shopping Mall, Brewery	600 Decatur St		Visit
Jax Brewery & Bistro Bar	Bar, Nightclub, and Brewery	620 Decatur St	5042670244	Visit
Lehrmann's Bar and Billiards	Beer Taverns & Pubs, Billiard Parlors, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Chalmette, L	135 W Saint Bernard Hwy	5042799278
New Orleans Lager & Ale Brewery	Breweries	3001 Tchoupitoulas St	5048969996
Pepsi Beverages Co	Beverage Manufacturers, Bottlers, Grocers' Wholesale, Beverage Dispensing Equipment Supplies & Repai	5733 Citrus Blvd	5047338746	Visit
Seal's Class Act	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, New Orleans, Venues, Bar, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs,	2169 Aubry St	5049487325	Visit
Second Line Brewing	Brewery Mid-City	433 N Bernadotte St	5042488979
Sky Brew Coffee & Tea	New Orleans, LA, Shopping & Stores, Miscellaneous Food Stores, New Orleans Tea, Brewers, Coffeehouse	4332 Magazine St	5048918682
Westgate Tavern	Cocktail Lounges, Bar and Dive Bar, Lounge, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Venues, Cocktail Lounge Restauran	2725 Mississippi Ave	5044630299
Zea Rotisserie & Grill	American Restaurant, Kenner Restaurants, Restaurant, Caterers, Restaurants, Brewery, Southern / Amer	1325 W Esplanade Ave	5044687733	Visit

Stadiums & Teams in Westwego

Team	League	Division
New Orleans Pelicans	NBA	West
New Orleans Saints	NFL	NFC South

Pharmacies in Westwego

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
M D PHARMACY	712 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY	504-340-1110
WALGREENS - 5230	818 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY	504-348-1026

Cell Towers in Westwego

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Lafitte Site 4642 Privateer Blvd (30292)	TOWER	126
1055 JEAN LAFITTE BLVD	LTOWER	82
(Crown Point) 1055 Jean LaFitte Blvd.	TOWER	82
1055 Jean LaFitte Blvd. (59191)	LTOWER	82
295 I 310 SERVICE RD	LTOWER	65
518 OCTAVIA STREET LOT 97 HWY 45 (59177)	GTOWER	57
6855 HIGHWAY 39	LTOWER	56
5245 RIVER ROAD (59108)	LTOWER	56
11635 Highway 90	MTOWER	49
110 HORSESHOE ROAD	MTOWER	47
(Duck Sellers) 10319 RIVER ROAD	TOWER	44
8391 LA HIGHWAY 23	MTOWER	38
285 W. ESPLANADE AVENUE (59117)	BTWR	33

Fire Stations in Westwego

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire Dept.	404 Azalea DR	Mostly volunteer			504-431-7092
Westwego Volunteer Fire Company #1	1000 Fourth ST	Mostly volunteer			504-341-1196

Power Plants Near Westwego

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
NINE MILE POINT	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE; NATURAL GAS STEA	221112	-90.2	OP

Bridges in Westwego

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1992	26	67,143	G
Culvert	Concrete	1960	32	67,143	G
Culvert	Concrete	1985	27	67,143	F
Culvert	Concrete	1957	41	67,143	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1977	2,467	2,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	1984	51	1,000	G
Slab	Concrete	1960	219	200	F
Slab	Concrete	1960	172	200	P
Slab	Concrete	1960	57	200	P
Culvert	Concrete	1990	44		F
Slab	Concrete	1986	171		F
Slab	Concrete	1986	171		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1992	102		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1996	87		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1999	96		F

Amtrak Stations in Westwego

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
New Orleans, LA	1001 Loyola Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Westwego

11 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (NEW ORLEANS LA FACILITY)	14700 INTRACOASTAL DR	ORLEANS
ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO	600 ST GEORGE AVE	JEFFERSON
BELLE CHASSE TERMINAL	15551 HIGHWAY 23	PLAQUEMINES PARISH
MERAUX REFINERY	2500 EAST ST. BERNARD HIGHWAY	ST. BERNARD PARISH
TENNECO OIL COMPANY	1800 PARISH ROAD	ST BERNARD
TENNECO OIL COMPANY	1800 PARISH ROAD	ST BERNARD
TEXACO INCORPORATED	1501 CANAL STREET - P.O. BOX 60252	ORLEANS
TEXACO INCORPORATED	1501 CANAL STREET - P.O. BOX 60252	ORLEANS
TEXACO INCORPORATED	1501 CANAL STREET - P.O. BOX 60252	ORLEANS
VALERO REFINING - NEW ORLEANS LLC - ST CHARLES REFINERY	14902 RIVER RD	ST. CHARLES
VALERO REFINING - NEW ORLEANS LLC - ST CHARLES REFINERY	14902 RIVER RD	ST. CHARLES

Airports Near Westwego

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport	MSY	Large Airport
Lakefront Airport	NEW	Medium Airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field	NBG	Medium Airport
Birdwin Airport	—	Small Airport
Blouin Flightpark Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Cal Mire Field	—	Small Airport
Covington-Vincent Airport	—	Small Airport
Daneco Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Fisher's Field	—	Small Airport
Fitzsimmons Airport	—	Small Airport
Fokker Field	—	Small Airport
George Ford Airport	—	Small Airport
Goose Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Greener Pastures Airpark	—	Small Airport
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Hickham Field	—	Small Airport
Houma Terrebonne Airport	HUM	Small Airport
Huffaker Field	—	Small Airport
Koenig Airpark	—	Small Airport
Marmande Airport	—	Small Airport
Matidora Airport	—	Small Airport
Mint Julep Airpark	—	Small Airport
Naquin Field	—	Small Airport
Picayune Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Pierce Field	—	Small Airport
Plane Crazy Airport	—	Small Airport
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Price Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Promised Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Rebel Field	—	Small Airport
Serenity Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Shaw Crop Service Airport	—	Small Airport
Sheridan's Strip	—	Small Airport
Simpson Field	—	Small Airport
Slidell Airport	—	Small Airport
South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport	—	Small Airport
Southern Seaplane Airport	BCS	Small Airport
Southland Strip Number 2 Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
St Charles Airport	—	Small Airport
St. Tammany Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Stennis International Airport	—	Small Airport
Stevens Strip	—	Small Airport
The Place Airport	—	Small Airport
Theriot Field	—	Small Airport
Thibodaux Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Triche Field	—	Small Airport
Triumph Air Strip	—	Small Airport
Turkey Bayou Airpark	—	Small Airport
Warner-Thunder Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Whitehall Field Ultralightport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Westwego

34 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Causeway Police Department
Cresent City Connection Police Department
Gretna Police Department
Harahan Police Department - Records
Jean Lafitte Police Department
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office - Police Press Office
Kenner Police Complex	500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Louisiana State Police Troop B	2101 30th Street
Maritime Security Operations Center
New Orleans Police Department
New Orleans Police Department - Crime Prevention
New Orleans Police Department - Gaming Division
New Orleans Police Department 4th District Station	2405 Sanctuary Drive
New Orleans Police Department Eighth District	334 Royal Street
New Orleans Police Department Fifth District
New Orleans Police Department First District
New Orleans Police Department Headquarters
New Orleans Police Department Second District
New Orleans Police Department Seventh District
New Orleans Police Department Sixth District
Orleans Levee District Police	6799 Elysian Fields Avenue
Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint Charles Parish Sheriff's Office - Training
Sherriff's Office	6501 Saint Claude Avenue
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office	260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Training Center Special Services Office	220 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway
Westwego Police Station	401 4th Street

Grocery Stores in Westwego

32 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Amy's Seafood	Specialty Store	100 Westbank Expwy
Aprils Seafood	Specialty Store	100 Westbank Expy
Betel Latin Market	Convenience Store	637 Westbank Expy
Captain Jonathan Seafood	Other	100 Westbank Expy
Crescent City Farmers Market Uptown	Farmers and Markets	25 Walnut St
CVS/ PHARMACY INC 4752	Other	1203 Westbank Expy
Dee's Seafood	Specialty Store	100 Westbank Expwy
DOLLAR GENERAL 15201	Other	8950 Westbank Expy
E Corner Store	Convenience Store	1215 Avenue H
Family Dollar 754	Other	1400 4th Street
Family Dollar 8718	Other	7437 Westbank Expy
Family Dollar 8793	Other	1 Westbank Expy
Fasullo Supre Market	Supermarket	909 Westbank Expy
Jerri's Seafood	Specialty Store	100 Westbank Expy
Kwik E Mart	Convenience Store	1145 Westbank Expy
Langenstein's	Supermarket	1330 Arabella St
Market Wego	Other	100 Westbank Expwy
Quick & Karry	Convenience Store	9528 Westbank Expy
Rouses Market 83	Super Store	4645 Freret St
Ruths 3	Specialty Store	100 Westbank Expy
Sue's Seafood	Specialty Store	100 Westbank Expwy
Super Stop Supermarket	Grocery Store	201 Fourth St
TRADER JOE'S NEW ORLEANS (UPTOWN) 793	Supermarket	2428 Napoleon Ave
Two Guys With Gas	Convenience Store	4140 S Claiborne Ave
Wades Seafood Shack	Specialty Store	100 Westbank Expwy
WALGREENS 4451	Other	4400 S Claiborne Ave
Walgreens 15199	Other	5518 Magazine St
WALGREENS 5230	Other	818 Westbank Expy
Wegos Meat Market	Grocery Store	833 Westbank Expy
Westwego Seafood	Specialty Store	7605 Westbank Expy
Whole Foods Market 10143	Super Store	5600 Magazine St
Winn-Dixie 1430	Supermarket	5400 Tchoupitoulas St

Post Offices in Westwego

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Westwego Post Office	1335 Westbank Expressway

Treatment Centers in Westwego

23 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Avenues Recovery Center at New Orleans	Substance Abuse	504-603-3060
Bridge House Inc	Substance Abuse	504-522-4475 x1000
CrescentCare	Substance Abuse	504-821-2601 x504
Eleanor Health Metairie	Both	504-225-8768
Gateway Foundation - Outpatient Treatment Substance Abuse	Substance Abuse	504-368-9935
Grace House on Stratford	Substance Abuse	504-522-4476
Greenpath International Inc	Substance Abuse	504-827-2928 x102
Imagine Recovery	Substance Abuse	504-605-4095
Integrity Behavioral Management	Substance Abuse	504-241-8188
Longbranch Recovery and Wellness	Substance Abuse	504-677-8464
Metropolitan Human Services District - Central City Behav Hlth Ctr	Both	504-568-3130
Metropolitan Human Services District - Chartres Pontchartrain BH Center	Both	504-568-3130
Metropolitan Human Services District - Saint Bernard Behavioral Health Ctr	Both	504-568-3130
NAMI New Orleans - National Alliance on Mental Illness	Mental Health	504-896-2345
NAMI New Orleans - Westbank	Mental Health	504-368-1944
Odyssey House Louisiana Inc	Substance Abuse	504-821-9211 x7400
Odyssey House Louisiana Inc - Residential 3.5 LOC	Substance Abuse	504-821-9211 x7618
Plaquemines Community CARE Centers	Substance Abuse	504-393-5750
Seaside Behavioral Center	Substance Abuse	504-370-7700 x5523
Southeast Louisiana VA HCS - New Orleans VA Outpatient Clinic	Both	504-507-2000 x66010
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health	Substance Abuse	504-507-5744
Urgent Care Gretna - Addiction Services	Substance Abuse	504-291-4148
Urgent Care Metairie - Addiction Services	Substance Abuse	504-291-4148

Churches & Religious Organizations in Westwego

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BAHAIS OF JEFFERSON PARISH WEST	PO BOX 534
BIBLE TABERNACKLE	516 WIEGAND DR
CROSS LIFE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	908 SEVENTH ST
EPHESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	831 WAYNE AVE
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GREATER ZIONFIELD FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH	636 11TH ST
IGLESIA FUEGO ARDIENTE	337 W TISH DR
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VINEYARD MINISTRIES	1524 FOURTH ST
WESTWEGO CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY	301 SALA AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westwego

What is the population of Westwego?

Westwego has a population of 8,382 residents and is located in Louisiana. The population density is 2,687 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49% female and 51% male.

Is Westwego expensive to live in?

Westwego 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 $49,291, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $168,600 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Westwego safe?

Westwego is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 238 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,127 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Westwego receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Westwego?

Westwego has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Westwego?

The job market in Westwego is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,867. There are 1,446 business establishments in the area, including 77 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 5.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Westwego?

The median home value in Westwego is $168,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $179,052. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,013. Fair market rent is $832 for a 1-bedroom and $1,007 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 48.6%. The average annual property tax is $3,647.

How are the schools in Westwego?

Schools in Westwego score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 16.9% of adults in Westwego hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.9% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Westwego?

The obesity rate in Westwego is 44.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.4% of adults are smokers. 33.6% are physically inactive. 28.4% of residents report depression. 11.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 76.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,905.

What is transportation like in Westwego?

The average commute in Westwego is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.6% of workers drive alone to work, 2.4% use public transit, and 5.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Westwego?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Westwego is 64.9% White, 24.8% Black or African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino. 91.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.1% speak Spanish. 6.8% of the population are military veterans. 24.8% of residents have a disability. 90.8% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Marrero, LA 31,866 pop · 2.3 mi Bridge City, LA 7,258 pop · 2.6 mi Avondale, LA 5,200 pop · 3.2 mi Jefferson, LA 9,984 pop · 3.9 mi Harahan, LA 8,939 pop · 4.1 mi Elmwood, LA 6,022 pop · 4.3 mi Harvey, LA 21,710 pop · 4.8 mi Estelle, LA 16,761 pop · 5.3 mi Gretna, LA 17,468 pop · 5.5 mi Waggaman, LA 10,617 pop · 5.7 mi River Ridge, LA 13,170 pop · 6.0 mi Woodmere, LA 11,775 pop · 6.1 mi Metairie, LA 138,995 pop · 6.7 mi Terrytown, LA 25,844 pop · 6.9 mi

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