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Barataria
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Barataria is a small bayou community southwest of New Orleans, known for its rich Cajun culture, lively wetlands, and historic ties to pirate Jean Lafitte. With its scenic waterways, fresh seafood, and friendly locals, Barataria offers a peaceful snapshot of southern Louisiana life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.72°, -90.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$2,020
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
21.9°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
14.2°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-4.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1501 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MSY
Distance
33 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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