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Jena, LA

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Population
4,229
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
166 ft
Median Home Value
$139,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$906/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,730
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Jena

Jena is a welcoming small town in central Louisiana with a population of around 4,100. As the parish seat of LaSalle Parish, it serves as a central hub for the surrounding area, offering everyday shopping, family-owned diners, and local government offices. Families are drawn to the close-knit feel of the public schools, including Jena High, while community traditions like Friday night football and the annual parish fair bring neighbors together throughout the year.

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Life here moves at a relaxed pace, surrounded by the pine forests and scenic waterways of central Louisiana. Outdoor lovers have easy access to nearby lakes, hunting tracts, and national forest land. When you need broader shopping options, regional healthcare, or an airport, the city of Alexandria is only about a 45-minute drive away, making Jena an appealing choice for anyone looking for quiet, affordable Southern living.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.2ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+97.1rating

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