Bastrop, Louisiana

Population 11,348

Bastrop is located in Morehouse Parish, LA. The population is 11,348, making Bastrop the largest city in Morehouse Parish.

There are 8 public schools in Bastrop with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Bastrop is high , and there are 74 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bastrop is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bastrop property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bastrop include Collinston, Mer Rouge and Sterlington.

Bastrop Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.7%

Crime Rate

72.88% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 256
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 138
  • Burglary: 2
  • Property Crime: 8
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

79.23% Higher than national avg.
  • 74 offenders in Bastrop
  • 65.21 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

121 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 111

Unemployment

High 5.9%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Bastrop, LA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Bastrop's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
1 Private School

Prairie View Academy

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74 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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65 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Bastrop, LA issued 65 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Bastrop, LA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4 permits, were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $700
  • 3 Bedrooms: $930
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,200

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Environmental Hazards

121 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Bastrop, LA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Bastrop, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Bastrop, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.27°
  • February 46.58°
  • March 55.75°
  • April 64.5°
  • May 71.9°
  • June 80.34°
  • July 84°
  • August 83.5°
  • September 74.63°
  • October 61.9°
  • November 53.23°
  • December 46.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bastrop, LA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bastrop, LA: $21,903

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bastrop is 5.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.45%
White Collar - 39.55%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

17 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

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