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Baton Rouge, LA — ZIP 70803

Population: 3,562 (Census ACS)

1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
LSU Laboratory School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Capitol Lakes (3.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
65.2 in

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
179
Days with Moderate air quality
180
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Southern Helicopters Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
33
Hospitals include
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
64
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
100.0%
Mean commute to work
12 min

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
221,615
Average weekly wage
$1,246
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,028

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70803?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70803?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70803?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70803?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Capitol Lakes, 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 70803?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70803?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70803?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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