Garyville Public RecordsLouisiana

Garyville, located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, has a population of approximately 2,100 residents. The median age is around 40 years. The gender distribution is nearly even, with about 50% male and 50% female. Racially, the community is predominantly African American (about 55%) and White (around 43%), with small percentages of Hispanic and other ethnicities. The town has a diverse age range but features a slight majority of adults aged 25 to 64.

Garyville, located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, is served primarily by Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School (K-8), with high school students attending nearby East St. John High School. The parish reports a high school graduation rate of around 81% and only about 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are no higher education institutions in Garyville itself. School safety generally meets state standards, and educational programs emphasize STEM and basic adult education. The parish has 13 public schools overall, with an average SchoolDigger score of 2/5.

Garyville, located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, offers a mix of homeownership (67%) and rentals (33%). The median home value is around $110,000, while median rent is approximately $900 per month. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes, with some mobile homes and smaller multi-family units. Property values have remained relatively stable, showing modest growth of 2-3% annually. Popular neighborhoods include the historic Garyville Timber Mill District. Property tax rates average 0.51% of assessed home value, making Garyville an affordable option within the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Garyville, located in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA, lacks a hospital within city limits; residents primarily rely on River Parishes Hospital (Laplace) or Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner, both 10–30 miles away. There are a small number of local clinics and one pharmacy. Approximately 6–8% of parish residents are uninsured (2021 Census), and 42% are Medicaid recipients. The population is about 2,800, mostly Black/African American (65%). Common health issues include diabetes (16% prevalence) and hypertension. Healthcare provider density is below state average, with frequent reliance on parish-level providers and telemedicine options.

Garyville, St. John The Baptist Parish, LA, is predominantly car-dependent, with over 90% of residents commuting by private vehicle and fewer than 1% utilizing public transit. The average one-way commute time is approximately 27 minutes, close to the U.S. average. Most households own two or more vehicles, reflecting limited public transportation infrastructure in the area. Major employment hubs include the petrochemical industries, such as the Marathon Petroleum refinery, which heavily shape local commuting patterns. There are no fixed-route public transit options within Garyville itself; residents rely primarily on regional highways, such as U.S. Route 61.