Jennings, Louisiana
Quick Statistics
Jennings is a community in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, home to about 9,553 people spread across 10.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,491 a year, and a typical home is worth about $136,700. About 19.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Louisiana towns GeoStat tracks, Jennings ranks number 60 of 488 in population, number 252 in median household income, number 236 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Jennings typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 42°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mermentau, LA | 5.1 mi. | 627 |
| 2. | Roanoke, LA | 5.4 mi. | 482 |
| 3. | Egan, LA | 8.9 mi. | 1,015 |
| 4. | Welsh, LA | 9.2 mi. | 3,313 |
| 5. | Lake Arthur, LA | 10.0 mi. | 2,585 |
| 6. | Morse, LA | 11.9 mi. | 1,099 |
| 7. | Iota, LA | 12.0 mi. | 1,481 |
| 8. | Estherwood, LA | 12.0 mi. | 622 |
What is the population of Jennings, Louisiana?
Jennings has a population of about 9,553 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Jennings, Louisiana in?
Jennings is located in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median home value in Jennings, Louisiana?
The median home value in Jennings is about $136,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Jennings, Louisiana?
The median personal income in Jennings is about $26,491 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Jennings, Louisiana?
Since 1950, 51 tornadoes have been recorded in Jefferson Davis Parish. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Jennings, Louisiana?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 42 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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