Jena, Louisiana

Population 3,374

Jena is located in La Salle Parish, LA. The population is 3,374, making Jena the largest city in La Salle Parish.

There are 6 public schools in Jena with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Jena is very low , and there are 53 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Jena is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Jena property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Jena include Midway, Tullos and Urania.

Jena Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 21.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.9%

Crime Rate

92.81% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 89
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 89
  • Larceny Theft: 89

Registered Offenders

91.38% Higher than national avg.
  • 53 offenders in Jena
  • 157.08 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

54 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 51

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Jena, LA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Jena's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Temple Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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53 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Jena, LA

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Jena, LA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Jena, LA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $529
  • 1 Bedroom: $544
  • 2 Bedrooms: $696
  • 3 Bedrooms: $894
  • 4 Bedrooms: $980

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Environmental Hazards

54 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Jena, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Jena, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Jena, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 50.33°
  • February 53.08°
  • March 60.62°
  • April 67.82°
  • May 75.31°
  • June 82.11°
  • July 83.63°
  • August 84.1°
  • September 77.47°
  • October 64.9°
  • November 57.22°
  • December 51.32°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Jena, LA

Earthquakes
Jena, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Jena, LA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Jena, LA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Jena, LA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Jena, LA: $28,853

Unemployment

Unemployment in Jena is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.94%
White Collar - 53.06%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

22 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

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