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Gonzales
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Gonzales, Louisiana, is a small city known as the "Jambalaya Capital of the World." With a friendly atmosphere and a blend of history and modern amenities, Gonzales is a gateway between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
8,647
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.24°, -90.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
79
Monthly Cost
$2,010
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
77
English
97
Temperature
20.6°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
12.5°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-6.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1520 mm
Internet Speed
291 Mbps
Upload
427 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
BTR
Distance
39 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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 82/100.
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