The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Tensas parish is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 48.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 71% and the area covered by water is 6.04%. The overall influence score for Tensas is 9.
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Tensas Parish is located in the northeastern corner of Louisiana and has a population of approximately 5,500 people. The majority of the population is African-American (71.5%), followed by White (26.5%) and Hispanic (1.5%). The median household income is $25,827, which is significantly lower than the statewide median household income of $45,727. The poverty rate in the parish is 37.7%, compared to the state poverty rate of 20.1%.
The living conditions in Tensas Parish are generally poor. Housing conditions are often substandard, with many homes being in need of repair or not having basic amenities such as running water or electricity. The unemployment rate is also higher than the state average, at 10.2%, compared to 6.4%. Additionally, the parish has been hit hard by flooding and has been declared a disaster area several times in recent years.
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