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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10,886 residents make their home in this town in Louisiana.
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?
More weak spots than strong ones. Where it falls short is health: CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 84% of the country. With a D overall, Timberlane sits 138th of 161 in Louisiana. Set against the rest, it does better than 10% of U.S. towns. It lags on hazard risk as well: FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 97% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. At about $221K, a typical home costs 3.5 years of the New Orleans metro’s $63K median household income. Its strongest is walkability — it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 67% of U.S. towns. Only 15 of Louisiana’s 254 towns score lower on history.
Figures: health, CDC PLACES · FEMA National Risk Index · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · National Register of Historic Places.
How Timberlane grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Louisiana), ordered by how far Timberlane is from typical.
Hazard riskHurricanes top the listD−Open →HealthTouro Infirmary 5 miles awayC−Open →Cost of livingHomes are harder to afford than in most townsCOpen →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 →SchoolsGraded on exam and test resultsBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landC+Open →HistoryBased on listed places, the town’s age and notable peopleD−Open →
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−
Timberlane has a very high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from hurricanes
Households in Timberlane have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2021. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 69% come from hurricanes and 22% from inland flooding. The town has had 2,089 paid flood insurance claims since 1978. Only 8 of the 162 Louisiana towns we compare have a higher risk rating from FEMA 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 disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB
Timberlane’s schools rank ahead of 57% of Louisiana districts
Two of the 3 schools are below, and why each made the list. Public schools: the Jefferson Parish school district. Also worth knowing: the 2 public schools in Timberlane teach 1,179 students between them.
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.
In Timberlane, 19% of adults report frequent mental distress. The share of adults in Timberlane who feel lonely is 39%, where Louisiana’s towns sit at 37% and U.S. towns at 33%. Among adults in the town, 17% have diabetes and 43% sleep under 7 hours.
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
Expect mild winters and hot summers in Timberlane
January nights average 44.3°, milder than in 96% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 90.8°.
The January low for Timberlane comes to 44°F, against 42°F in Louisiana’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns. Snow is a rarity. The midsummer high locally 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
The midpoint age for Timberlane comes to 32.2 years. Children under 18 are 31% of residents (24% statewide); people 65 and older are 11% of residents (17% statewide). The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 23%, against 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
For working residents in Timberlane, the share who work locally is 2.3%. This Louisiana town had 2,890 jobs in 2023, up 505 from 2013. The top destinations are New Orleans (31%), Metairie (8%) and Harvey (6%).
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
The biggest park or preserve is Oakdale Park, at 21 acres. In 1 park or preserve, walkers have 0.5 miles of trail. Timberlane’s trail network density is 0.3 miles per square mile.
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 $270K
74.1% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 54.8% across Louisiana.
For Timberlane, the rent at the middle of the market is $1,443 a month. Among households locally, 73% live in a home they own.
$270Kmedian sale price
| Timberlane | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,443 a month | $989 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 68% | 73% |
4
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · 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?
The typical home is worth about $221,000, 3% above the Louisiana typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.