The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Jefferson Davis parish is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 82.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 52.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 70% and the area covered by water is 0.95%. The overall influence score for Jefferson Davis is 5.
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Jefferson Davis Parish is located in southwest Louisiana and is part of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Jefferson Davis Parish was 31,594. The racial makeup of the parish was 73.4% White, 23.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.
The median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish was $38,921 in 2015 and the poverty rate was 20%. In terms of housing, the median value of owner-occupied homes in the parish was $100,900 in 2015 and approximately 68% of residents owned their homes. The median gross rent in 2015 was $739 per month.
Education levels in Jefferson Davis Parish are lower than average for Louisiana as a whole. Approximately 16% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher compared to 22% statewide.
The economy of Jefferson Davis Parish is primarily based on agriculture and natural resources such as timber and oil and gas production.
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