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Laplace
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Laplace, Louisiana is a welcoming small city located along the Mississippi River, just west of New Orleans. The area is renowned for Cajun cuisine, friendly locals, and its mix of suburban and historic Southern charm. It is a popular base for exploring local plantations and swamps.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.07°, -90.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
43
Female Safety
44
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,155
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
78
English
98
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
140 Mbps
Upload
109 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
MSY
Distance
22 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 13 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 62/100.
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