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Living in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Its population was 220,907 at the end of 2024. Baton Rouge registered an unemployment rate of 9.24% at the end of 2024. Baton Rouge's foreign population totalled 16,965 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 92% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 87% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Baton Rouge?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Baton Rouge.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Baton Rouge yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent920.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)14Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count12,108 offenses/year31 Dec 2023FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2023 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2023.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Baton Rouge?

The median gross salary is about 2,393 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Baton Rouge?

The unemployment rate is about 9.2 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.24 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Baton Rouge is 9.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Baton Rouge 9.2%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,393 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate9.24 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Baton Rouge. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Baton Rouge. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBaton Rouge highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Baton Rouge highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Safety City Violent Crime Count2,199 offenses/year31 Dec 2023FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2023 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2023.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Baton Rouge's nearest airport was BTR, 11 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km11 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBTR3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Baton Rouge. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Baton Rouge.

Climate and air quality

The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 8.9 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Baton Rouge's monthly mean temperatures were 11.1°C in January and 28.3°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Baton Rouge?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 8.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 8.87 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Baton Rouge average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Baton Rouge average monthly precipitation, mm0459013518016211211312913316412916211212399135JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Baton Rouge annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Baton Rouge is 8.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Baton Rouge 8.958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.87 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.9 · Feb 19.2 · Mar 22.8 · Apr 26.2 · May 29.9 · Jun 32.5 · Jul 33.3 · Aug 33.4 · Sep 31.5 · Oct 27.2 · Nov 21.7 · Dec 18 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.3 · Feb 7.4 · Mar 10.6 · Apr 13.9 · May 18.4 · Jun 21.9 · Jul 23.2 · Aug 22.9 · Sep 20.5 · Oct 14.5 · Nov 8.8 · Dec 6.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 11.1 · Feb 13.3 · Mar 16.7 · Apr 20 · May 24.1 · Jun 27.2 · Jul 28.3 · Aug 28.2 · Sep 26 · Oct 20.8 · Nov 15.2 · Dec 12.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 161.6 · Feb 112.3 · Mar 113.2 · Apr 129.1 · May 132.9 · Jun 163.9 · Jul 129.3 · Aug 161.7 · Sep 112.3 · Oct 122.8 · Nov 99.1 · Dec 135 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M324.8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.87 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,573 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)12Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul33.3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature20.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan5.3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Fontana221,223 residentsSan Bernardino222,044 residentsModesto219,652 residentsSalt Lake City218,428 residentsSpring Valley215,597 residentsFremont226,442 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 223.8 km² at the end of 2025. Baton Rouge had a population density of 987.3 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Baton Rouge?

The published population was 220,907 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Baton Rouge residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.3%Foreign residents 7.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area223.8 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share7.62 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents16,965 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density987.3 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)7Official
Population220,907 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program7Official

Is Baton Rouge a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker45%strong on work, weak on housing · range 35–55%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on education · range 40–60%
Student36%strong on cost, weak on education · range 25–47%
Family38%strong on family, weak on education · range 28–48%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–62%
Foreign residents16,965 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population220,907 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent920.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,393 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate9.24 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean8.87 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Baton Rouge when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Baton Rouge?

The published population was 220,907 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

Is the air quality good in Baton Rouge?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 8.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Baton Rouge?

The median gross salary is about 2,393 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Baton Rouge?

The unemployment rate is about 9.2 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Baton Rouge?

16,965 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Baton Rouge a good place to live?

Baton Rouge may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Baton Rouge, United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/baton-rouge/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Baton Rouge, United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2023 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2023.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  4. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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