LAMap-doton-Timberlane, 2004
Timberlane’s story
Timberlane in pictures
Census counts: 11,579 in 1980, 10,364 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 7 maps from 1891 on.
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A town of 10,886.
Population
10,886
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$221K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
32.2
years
Jobs based here
2,890
Balanced
TownGrade
D
#138 of 161 in LA
Is Timberlane a good place to live?
Timberlane grades D overall, 138th among Louisiana's 161 graded towns, mostly because of health. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 84% of the country. In its favor, it is more walkable than 67% of U.S. towns. Only 19 of Louisiana’s 253 towns score lower on cost of living. FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 97% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. Only 15 of Louisiana’s 254 towns score lower on history.
How Timberlane grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Louisiana), ordered by how far Timberlane is from typical.
Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listD−Open →HealthTouro Infirmary 5 miles awayC−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Jobs & income$66K median household incomeCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.9 of 20; 3.2% of households have no car; 2.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →SchoolsBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 43 attractions →Caesars Superdome and 37 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Timberlane. Close and well known come first.
Big draw6 mi Stadium & arenaCaesars Superdome
Big draw22 mi LakeLake Pontchartrain
5 mi MuseumNational World War II Museum707K visitors a year
6 mi MuseumThe Cabildo
4 mi National Historical ParkJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve227K visitors a year
19 mi LandmarkFort MacombSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Caesars Superdome: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Pontchartrain: Mersh13, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National World War II Museum: Nolabob, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Cabildo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve: No machine-readable author provided. Jan Kronsell assumed (based on copyright cl, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Macomb: Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5
Getting set up
Moving to Timberlane: who provides what
Timberlane is unincorporated, so Jefferson Parish and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEntergy Louisiana11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterW Jefferson Ww District 21 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesJefferson ParishJefferson Parish provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJefferson Parish Registrar of VotersJefferson Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2022
ZIP code7005670056 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Timberlane.
Timberlane has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns and looks healthier within Louisiana than nationally, but it has many renters stretched by housing costs.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Very high risk in Timberlane, with hurricanes at the top
Since 1978, 2,089 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Timberlane. Only 8 of the 162 Louisiana towns we compare have a higher FEMA risk score than Timberlane.
97risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
2,089
paid flood claims since 1978
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB
Timberlane’s schools rank ahead of 57% of Louisiana districts
Its public schools are run by the Jefferson Parish school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
57%of LA districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul J. Solis Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 777 | B |
| Muslim Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 305 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduation
HealthC−
Timberlane’s grade for health is a C−
Within Louisiana it is healthier than 64% of the 161 graded towns: much of Louisiana scores lower on these measures.
39% of adults feel lonely in Timberlane, where Louisiana’s towns sit at 37% and U.S. towns at 33%. 17% of adults have diabetes in Timberlane. Timberlane beats the Louisiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
16%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Timberlane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 42% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 26% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Timberlane | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.4% | 7.5% |
Touro Infirmary
5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
63rd
percentile among LA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Timberlane has mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 44.3°, milder than in 96% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 90.8°.
Timberlane has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 44°F, Timberlane’s January low is against 42°F in Louisiana’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns. The July high in Timberlane is 91°F.
91°summer high
| Timberlane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 44°F | 42°F | 22°F |
| July high | 91°F | 92°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter46–65°
Spring60–78°
Summer74–90°
Fall62–80°
Dec 31
typical first frost
Feb 1
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than Louisiana overall
Children under 18 are 31% of residents (24% statewide); people 65 and older are 11% of residents (17% statewide). Timberlane’s median age is 32.2 years. 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 27% across Louisiana.
32.2median age · LA 38
| Timberlane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31% | 24% | 22% |
| Median age | 32.2 years | 37.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 17% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 20% | 29% |
TimberlaneLouisianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school34%
Some college25%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
58% women, 42% men
About 74 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.5 points). Across Louisiana, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Timberlane | LA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.7% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.5% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.1% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.6% | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.8% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.8% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.7% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.9% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.2% | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.9% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.1% | 17% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.3% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
About one in three of Timberlane’s working residents commute to New Orleans
Most working residents leave Timberlane for work: only 2% work in town. 25% of Timberlane residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Timberlane grew to 2,890 in 2023, 505 more than in 2013.
2%work in town
| Timberlane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 25% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Timberlane2%
New Orleans31%
Metairie8%
Harvey6%
Gretna5%
6 mi
median commute distance
2,890
jobs based in Timberlane
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 67% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsC+
2.3% of Timberlane is conserved land
0.5 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Oakdale Park, at 21 acres.
2.3%conserved
| Timberlane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.3% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
2.3%
conserved · 22 of 961 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oakdale Park | 0.5 mi | 21 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C
Homes in Timberlane sell for about $219K
74.1% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 54.8% across Louisiana.
$219Kmedian sale price
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Timberlane
17pages on Timberlane
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
14 within 15 miles of the center of Timberlane
University of Holy CrossUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · New Orleans3.2 mi$16,576 tuitionLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New OrleansUniversity or college · Public · New Orleans6.4 miNunez Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Chalmette6.8 mi$4,255 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Timberlane residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
About Timberlane
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
Timberlane is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 10,364 in 2020. It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
Timberlane’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Timberlane.
GretnaBelle ChasseTerrytownTimberlane
How the neighbors grade
| Town | LA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlane | #138 | D | C | — | B | C− |
| Gretna | #151 | D− | C | D | B | D |
| Belle Chasse | #18 | B | C− | — | A | B |
| Terrytown | #133 | D | C+ | — | B | D |
Timberlane, Belle Chasse and Terrytown report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Timberlane with a neighbor →
Questions about Timberlane
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Timberlane, LA a good place to live?
Timberlane grades D overall, better than 10% of U.S. towns and #138 of 161 in Louisiana. It grades C− for health and B for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Timberlane, LA expensive?
That is 3.5 years of the area's median household income ($62,655 across the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.