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Jennings had 9,553 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 24 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$48,558 a year. The city had 13 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1922 sources

Population9,235people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,572EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent774.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.96%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,355offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 175% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

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

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 Jennings.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$881 per month, while the median home value was US$136,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 64.1%, and the vacancy rate was 18.3% in July 2026. 58.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Jennings recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$881/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent58.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)18.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)829.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent774.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes262 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Jennings 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 worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Student54%strong on education, weak on work · range 44–64%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 46–64%
Retirement50%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 173 of 9,235 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Jennings is 4.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income48,558 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband58.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription81.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet16.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,572 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.96 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Jennings?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,748of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €829
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,748
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Jennings Salary needed to live in Jennings

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Jennings. 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

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher78.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools13 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents24 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,239 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Jennings 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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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesJennings highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Jennings highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Jennings4,355
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,355 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Recorded violent crimes87 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time30.96 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportUCE3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport35 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Jennings. 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, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Jennings.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 15.61 · Feb 17.72 · Mar 21.5 · Apr 25.06 · May 28.72 · Jun 31.39 · Jul 32.33 · Aug 32.78 · Sep 30.94 · Oct 26.89 · Nov 21.22 · Dec 16.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00164700 (JENNINGS)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.33 · Feb 7.28 · Mar 10.83 · Apr 14.33 · May 18.83 · Jun 22.22 · Jul 23.17 · Aug 22.89 · Sep 20.56 · Oct 14.83 · Nov 9.56 · Dec 6.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00164700 (JENNINGS)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 10.5 · Feb 12.5 · Mar 16.17 · Apr 19.72 · May 23.78 · Jun 26.83 · Jul 27.72 · Aug 27.83 · Sep 25.72 · Oct 20.83 · Nov 15.39 · Dec 11.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 159.8 · Feb 107.9 · Mar 95.76 · Apr 121.7 · May 140.2 · Jun 167.9 · Jul 136.1 · Aug 172.7 · Sep 147.3 · Oct 120.1 · Nov 123.2 · Dec 120.4 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00164700 (JENNINGS)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading15.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.25 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,249 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.4 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature21.43 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature14.25 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Round Rock ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Amagasaki (Japan) ±3.1 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±3.1 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±3.1 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±3.1 °C, Hirakata (Japan) ±3.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 173 is not 0.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.366 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents173 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density337.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population9,235 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics9,155 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value136,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes64.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate51.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage53.72 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available90.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 20223,092 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20226 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,648 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home2.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans75.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Jennings

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Lake Charles as a Jennings alternative in the same region

53 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 3.6% Lake Charles vs 0.4% Jennings+886%
  • Residents: 82,676 Lake Charles vs 9,235 Jennings+795%
  • Unemployment: 6.6% Lake Charles vs 4.0% Jennings+68%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,083 Lake Charles vs 4,355 Jennings−29%
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Lake Charles vs 35.0 km Jennings−83%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,524 Lake Charles vs €2,572 Jenningssame level
Full comparisonMore about Lake Charles

Draper as a Jennings alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2077 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 6.0% Draper vs 0.4% Jennings+1550%
  • Residents: 50,652 Draper vs 9,235 Jennings+448%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €2,572 Jennings+62%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 Draper vs 4,355 Jennings−71%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 4.0% Jennings−39%
  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Draper vs 35.0 km Jennings−11%
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Jennings, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Waihee-Waiehu9,234 residentsOthello9,237 residentsMascoutah9,239 residentsShelby9,231 residentsCorona de Tucson9,240 residentsFort Riley North9,230 residents

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Is Jennings part of Lake Charles?

Jennings is in the published commuting zone of Lake Charles; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Lake Charles city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source17

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Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in Jennings?

The unemployment rate is 3.96 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Jennings?

Police recorded 4,355 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Jennings?

The published population is 9,235 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Jennings?

173 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Jennings a good place to live?

Jennings 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.

Is Jennings part of Lake Charles?

Jennings is in the published commuting zone of Lake Charles; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Jennings (Louisiana), United States: population, rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 755bd53a3868f8b007296a3a5b48fd38]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/jennings-la/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Jennings (Louisiana), United States: population, rent, jobs},
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  date = {2026-10-16},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00164700 (JENNINGS) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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