Jennings, LA Area Guide

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum and Children's Telephone Museum
Museum

Zigler Art Museum
Museum

Historic Strand Theatre
Theatre Arts

Gator Chateau
Attraction

Domino's
Fast Food

Subway
Fast Food

Popeyes
Fast Food

Wendy's
Fast Food

McDonald's
Fast Food

Taco Bell
Fast Food

Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store

War Memorial Park
Park

North Cutting Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

West End Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Peters Street Playground
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Oil and Gas Park
Park

Houssiere Park
Park

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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Jennings.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Jennings is 83/100 - which is 8% lower than Louisiana. See more Jennings cost of living data

crime F

Jennings crime rates are 3,880 per 100k, which is 15% higher than Louisiana See more Jennings crime data

employment F

The median income in Jennings is $28,360 - which is 38% lower than Louisiana. See more Jennings employment data

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

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

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housing B-

Jennings home prices are $94,400 - which is 36% lower than Louisiana See more Jennings housing data

schools C

The Jennings graduation rate is 69% - which is 13% lower than Louisiana

Jennings Elementary School

Ward Elementary School

Our Lady Immaculate School

Bethel Christian School

Jennings High School

Bethel Christian School

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Living in Jennings, LA

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Jennings Area Facts

Jennings has a Livability Score of 64_/100, which is considered good
Jennings crime rates are 15% higher than the Louisiana average
Cost of living in Jennings is 8% lower than the Louisiana average

What do the locals think about Jennings?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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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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Compare Jennings, LA Livability

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

Unknown Name

West End Park

Unknown Name

Peters Street Playground

Unknown Name

Oil and Gas 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+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Jennings? The cost of living in Jennings is 83/100 - which is 8% lower than Louisiana.

17% less expensive than average

9% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Jennings? Jennings crime rates are 3,880, which are 15% higher than Louisiana

3,880 per 100k people

67% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

67% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

F Employment

What is the median income in Jennings? The median income in Jennings is $28,360 which is 38% lower than Louisiana.

Median household income

$28,36049% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$24,46418% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

29% 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

B- Housing

What are Jennings home prices? Jennings home prices are $94,400 - which is 36% lower than Louisiana

Median home value

$94,40049% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$63034% lower than the US average

1% higher than the US average

C Schools

Does Jennings have good schools? The Jennings graduation rate is 69% - which is 13% lower than Louisiana

High school grad. rates

17% lower than the US average

School test scores

41% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

2% lower than the US average

C User Ratings

Is Jennings a good place to live? Jennings has an overall rating of 64% from 2 reviews.

Overall user rating

2 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

1 total surveys