Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) A+
W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum and Children's Telephone Museum
Museum
Zigler Art Museum
Museum
Historic Strand Theatre
Theatre Arts
Gator Chateau
Attraction
Food and Drink (6) F
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (8) F
War Memorial Park
Park
North Cutting Park
Park
West End Park
Park
Peters Street Playground
Park
Oil and Gas Park
Park
Houssiere Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Jennings.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Jennings is 83/100 - which is 8% lower than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime F

Jennings crime rates are 3,880 per 100k, which is 15% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
3,218 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
662 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Jennings is $28,360 - which is 38% lower than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$28,360
F
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury
Police
Jennings Police Department
Police
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office
Police
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office - Narcotics Division
Police
Jennings American Legion Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C-
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housing B-

Jennings home prices are $94,400 - which is 36% lower than Louisiana
Home Price
$94,400
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-5%
D+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools C

The Jennings graduation rate is 69% - which is 13% lower than Louisiana
School Test Scores
68%
C+
High School Grad. Rates
69%
F
Elementary Schools (5) F
Jennings Elementary School
Ward Elementary School
Our Lady Immaculate School
Bethel Christian School
High Schools (3) F
Jennings High School
Bethel Christian School
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ratings C

Jennings has an overall rating of 64% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
D-
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Jennings Is Cradle of Louisiana Oil 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Today I am living in Jennings Louisiana on a job assignment. I love the neighborly people and beautiful scenery of this unique small town. There is very little crime in Jennings Louisiana. The weather here is really good all year around. The school systems in Jennings are good an ...Read More d you can trust your kids to get a sound education here in a safe environment. The jobs here pay great and I might decide to continue living here.


The best areas in Jennings are around North Cutting Park where there are great residential housing developments that have extremely nice and friendly neighbors that create an atmosphere of community that is very welcoming. There are not very many shops, restaurants, and other amenities in Jennings but you have all the resources you need to live comfortably with the small businesses and retail mom and pop establishments here in the city. I recommend Jennings Louisiana as a great place to live and enjoy a unique small town environment Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jennings? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      War Memorial Park
      North Cutting Park
      West End Park
      Peters Street Playground
      Oil and Gas Park
      Houssiere Park

      Entertainment

      W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum and Children's Telephone Museum
      Zigler Art Museum
      Historic Strand Theatre
      Gator Chateau

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Subway
      Popeyes
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Jennings? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Jennings.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Jennings a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Jennings American Legion Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors