Mer Rouge, Louisiana

Population 611

Mer Rouge is located in Morehouse Parish, LA. The population is 611, making Mer Rouge the 2nd largest city in Morehouse Parish.

There are 2 public schools in Mer Rouge with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Mer Rouge is high , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mer Rouge is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mer Rouge property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mer Rouge include Bastrop, Collinston and Oak Ridge.

Mer Rouge Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.4%

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

86.21% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Mer Rouge
  • 98.20 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

13 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 13

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Mer Rouge, LA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Mer Rouge's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
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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 Mer Rouge, LA

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of Mer Rouge, LA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Mer Rouge, LA issued 1 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

**Displaying data from Mer Rouge, LA
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $700
  • 3 Bedrooms: $920
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,190

Zip Codes

71261

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Environmental Hazards

13 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Mer Rouge, LA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Mer Rouge, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Mer Rouge, 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 Mer Rouge, LA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mer Rouge, LA: $35,139

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.98%
White Collar - 52.02%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Mer Rouge, LA

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Mer Rouge, LA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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