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Lena, LA

Lena, LA.

Population: 1,010 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lena, LA is $67,400. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$67,400

Median home value

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$67,400
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
Northwood High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, lightning, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
79.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
85
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
102

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Tracemont Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
22
Hospitals include
NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL, RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
19.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.4%
Median annual property tax
$199
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
12.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,442
Average weekly wage
$930
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

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Common questions

What is the median home value in Lena, LA?
$67,400.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lena, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, lightning, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Lena, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lena, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lena, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lena, LA?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Lena, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lena, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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