Jena, LA 71342

Population 8,322

71342 is zip code located in Jena, Louisiana. The population is 8,322, making 71342 the largest zipcode in Jena and the largest in La Salle Parish.

There are 5 public schools in 71342 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 zip code 71342. Unemployment in 71342 is low.

Zip codes within Jena include 71371.

Jena Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

92.81% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

78.74% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

46 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.4%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in 71342, LA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates 71342'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

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 71342 in our database.

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Crime view details

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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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 71342.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    17.3%
  • Rented
    23.2%
  • Owned
    59.5%

2 Building Permits View All

  • 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

46 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 71342: $31,266

Unemployment

Unemployment in Jena is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.35%
White Collar - 52.65%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 71342 in our database.

12 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

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1 Hospital view all