Baton Rouge, LA


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Baton Rouge, LA

About Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a vibrant and vibrant city that has plenty of activities to enjoy. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures or cultural exploration, there's something here for everyone. Outdoor enthusiasts can take a hike along the scenic trails at BREC parks or explore Alligator Bayou Wildlife Management Area. Meanwhile, art and history buffs will love visiting the Louisiana State Museum or the Baton Rouge Gallery Center for Contemporary Art. Sports fans can cheer on teams like the LSU Tigers football team or catch a game at Alex Box Stadium. Those looking to explore some delicious local cuisine should visit one of the many restaurants downtown while music lovers can take in a show at Varsity Theatre. With its diverse array of attractions, Baton Rouge is sure to have something for everyone! Capital city / Industrial city / College town - Southeast Louisiana along the Mississippi River north of the Mississippi Delta.

State: Louisiana
County: East Baton Rouge County
Metro Area: Baton Rouge Metro Area
City: Baton Rouge
Zip Codes: 70816, 70808, 70815, 70806, 70805, 70802, 70820, 70807, 70814, 70819, 12 total
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Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 64 ft above sea level

Home to Louisiana State and Southern universities, Baton Rouge lies about 30 miles up the Mississippi River from New Orleans and 65 miles from the coast. A rich past as an ocean port, center for antebellum commerce, and Louisiana’s colorful political history adds spice to the local character. There are many points of interest along the shady streets with their gracious old homes.

There is plenty to do: the university brings an assortment of cultural amenities and the active and renovated Mississippi waterfront area has restaurants, theaters, and historic buildings. Downsides include hot summer weather, poor air quality, the high crime rate typical of most of the state, and some ugly urban sprawl towards the east.

The area is near the first evident relief north of the broad, flat delta plain extending to the south. Elevations rise from 25 feet to more than l00 feet above sea level. Yet the landscape is generally level in character, and the soil is wet. Lush wet forests of evergreen, live oak, and magnolia trees grow in the area. Especially to the west lie areas of mixed agricultural use, sugar plantations, and marshland, with areas of woodland and pine forest to the north.

The climate is humid subtropical, with some polar influence during winter. Summer months are muggy with clouds, light winds, and abundant rainfall, but seldom exceed 100 degrees. Showers occur every 1 in 2 days during summer. Winter months are normally mild with a few cold spells, lengthy periods of rain, and a few nights with below-freezing temperatures. It rarely stays below freezing during the day.

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Baton Rouge Cost of Living

Historic interest, college-town amenities, and future job growth make Baton Rouge a great place to live.

$200,900
-68.3% lower than avg
$46,282
-49.1% lower than avg
3.2 / 7.8
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Baton Rouge Crime
66.4 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$38,520
for a family
$35,200
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Baton Rouge
   Historic interest
Crime rate
   College-town amenities
Hot, humid summers
   Future job growth
Uncertain future
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terrible place to  More
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I live hear so i can't say i hate it but i don't like  More
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Don't get me wrong, this is a great school filled with many great teachers. I absolutely love all of the classes I am currently in and have been in. We are taught with  More
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