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Things to Do in Baker, LA User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) There are lots of fun things to do in Baker and the surrounding areas, so if you're planning a family vacation soon, here are some activities you and your loved ones will enjoy.

The Baton Rouge Zoo is nearby and has lots of fascinating of all sizes from around the world. You c ...Read More an also check out the Baton Rouge Raceway to see an exciting auto race or two. If you want to go out with friends in the evening, Teddy's Juke Joint has great music and food. CocoNut Willy's is another popular bar in the area, where the drinks are great and the atmosphere is casual.

Copper Mill Golf is one of the best places to enjoy a round of golf while you're in the city, and you can also check out Capitol Park Museum to learn about the history of the Baker area. The current and old Louisiana State Capitols are also minutes away. The buildings are beautiful and the sites are ideal places to learn about the people who have shaped local government. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Harding Park
      Jefferson Park
      Baker Park
      Baker Recreational Center
      Jefferson Park
      Baker Park
      Myrtle Park
      Greenwood Community Park

      Entertainment

      Baker High School Auditorium
      Heritage Museum & Cultural Centre
      L Aquarium de Louisiane
      Baton Rouge Zoo
      Baton Rouge Zoo
      Teddy's Juke Joint

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Baker? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Baker.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Baker? The cost of living in Baker is 90/100 - which is 1% lower than Louisiana.
      Baker
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Baker? Baker crime rates are 2,176, which are 32% lower than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      2,176 per 100k people

      5% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      5% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Baker? The median income in Baker is $64,455 which is 41% higher than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $64,45517% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,2505% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      18% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Baker home prices? Baker home prices are $114,500 - which is 23% lower than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $114,50038% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9124% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      11% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Baker have good schools? The Baker graduation rate is 83% - which is 6% higher than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% higher than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Baker a good place to live? Baker has an overall rating of 54% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      39%

      2 total surveys

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