Gonzales, Louisiana

Population 9,837

Gonzales is located in Ascension Parish, LA. The population is 9,837, making Gonzales the 2nd largest city in Ascension Parish.

There are 8 public schools in Gonzales with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Gonzales is high , and there are 74 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gonzales is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gonzales property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gonzales include St. Amant, Sorrento and Geismer.

Gonzales Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.8%

Crime Rate

72.7% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 411
  • Violent Crimes: 558
  • Robbery: 119
  • Burglary: 356
  • Property Crime: 8
  • Larceny Theft: 7

Registered Offenders

82.00% Higher than national avg.
  • 74 offenders in Gonzales
  • 75.23 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

114 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 110

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Gonzales, LA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Gonzales's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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3 Private Schools

Ascension Christian Academy

Ascension Christian High School

St Theresa Middle

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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74 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Gonzales, LA

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96 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Gonzales, LA issued 96 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Gonzales, LA issued 70 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $810
  • 1 Bedroom: $860
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,020
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,300
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,600

Zip Codes

70707 70737

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Environmental Hazards

114 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Gonzales, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Gonzales, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
    Gonzales, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.38°
  • February 55.22°
  • March 62.07°
  • April 69°
  • May 75.83°
  • June 83.07°
  • July 83.12°
  • August 83.48°
  • September 77.62°
  • October 68.25°
  • November 59.45°
  • December 53.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gonzales, LA

Earthquakes
Gonzales, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Gonzales, LA has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Gonzales, LA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Gonzales, LA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gonzales, LA: $57,045

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gonzales is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.14%
White Collar - 51.86%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Cedric Richmond
  • Garret Graves

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 Cemeteries view all

17 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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