Jennings SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Jennings summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jennings. Key points include:
There were 402 total crimes in Jennings in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jennings is 4,355.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jennings is 1,007.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jennings is 3,347.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jennings is 105.52% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Jennings Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jennings / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 402 | 4,355.4 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 93 | 1,007.6 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 21.7 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 89 | 964.2 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 309 | 3,347.8 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 65 | 704.2 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 231 | 2,502.7 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 140.8 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Jennings summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jennings. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jennings is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jennings is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jennings is $134,099.
The median income in Jennings is $48,558.
Jennings's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jennings Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jennings | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Jennings, LA Weather
The average high in Jennings is 77.4° and the average low is 58.1°.
There are 71.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 60.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jennings |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 60.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Jennings, LA Photos
Rankings & Articles For Jennings
Locations Around Jennings
Map Of Jennings, LA
Best Places Around Jennings
Crowley, LA
Population 11,422
Lake Charles, LA
Population 81,143
Opelousas, LA
Population 15,495
Abbeville, LA
Population 11,003
Sulphur, LA
Population 20,775
St. Martinville, LA
Population 5,297
Oakdale, LA
Population 6,546
Lafayette, LA
Population 121,715
Eunice, LA
Population 9,239
Breaux Bridge, LA
Population 7,501
Jennings Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jennings
The current population in Jennings is 9,553. The population has decreased 8.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,553 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 9,679 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 9,819 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 9,836 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 9,874 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 9,980 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 10,047 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 10,084 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 10,180 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,226 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 10,265 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 10,311 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 10,365 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 10,428 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 10,462 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jennings
See the full breakdown
Jennings is:
63.4% White with 6,053 White residents.
24.4% African American with 2,328 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 49 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 17 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 592 Two Or More residents.
5.2% Hispanic with 496 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jennings | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.4% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 24.4% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Jennings
See the full breakdown
Jennings is 53.8% female with 5,135 female residents.
Jennings is 46.2% male with 4,418 male residents.
| Gender | Jennings | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jennings for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
8.0% of adults in Jennings completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Jennings completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Jennings completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Jennings completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Jennings completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Jennings completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Jennings completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Jennings completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Jennings completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jennings | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jennings, Louisiana
See the full breakdown
4.8% of households in Jennings earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Jennings earn $10,000 to $14,999.
18.2% of households in Jennings earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Jennings earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.0% of households in Jennings earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Jennings earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.5% of households in Jennings earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.1% of households in Jennings earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.8% of households in Jennings earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Jennings earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jennings | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.2% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
