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Zachary
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Zachary, Louisiana, is a welcoming suburban community just north of Baton Rouge, known for its friendly atmosphere, strong school system, and access to local history. The city offers a blend of quiet neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and southern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
19,316
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.65°, -91.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,180
Local Cost
$1,340
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
19.7°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-8.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1560 mm
Internet Speed
73 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BTR
Distance
13 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.
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