Electricity rates in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA ranks 1 of 13 Louisiana cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (31%). Baton Rouge, Louisiana has 223,699 residents in 87,607 households; 66.4% heat with electricity.
Baton Rouge on the map
East Baton Rouge Parish, with Baton Rouge marked
Housing and heating in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA: 62,646 of 106,421 homes were built before 1980 and 19,915 in 2000 or later. Baton Rouge, LA has 58,338 detached houses, 32,652 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 886 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Baton Rouge, LA
% of homes by decade built, Baton Rouge, LA
- 6pre-40
- 640s
- 1150s
- 1760s
- 1970s
- 1480s
- 990s
- 900s
- 910s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Baton Rouge, LA
| Baton Rouge, LA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA, median year built | 1975 | 1983 | -8 years | 6 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, built before 1980 | 58.9% | 44.1% | +14.7 points | 9 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, built 2000 or later | 18.7% | 27.2% | -8.5 points | 5 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, detached houses | 54.8% | 61.6% | -6.8 points | 12 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 30.7% | 23.7% | +6.9 points | 1 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, mobile homes | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1 points | 11 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, renter households | 53.1% | 40.9% | +12.2 points | 2 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, median home value | $224,500 | $241,800 | -$17,300 | 6 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, median gross rent a month | $1,044 | $1,121 | -$77 | 8 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, people per household | 2.41 | 2.50 | -0.09 | 7 of 13 |
Facts about Baton Rouge
- Residents of Baton Rouge, LA, ACS 2023
- 223,6992 of 13 Louisiana cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Baton Rouge, LA
- $49,9449 of 13 of those cities
- Households in Baton Rouge, LA
- 87,6072.55 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Baton Rouge, LA
- 46.9%41,074 owners and 46,533 renter households
- Housing units in Baton Rouge, LA
- 106,42118,814 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Baton Rouge, LA
- 66.4%58,159 of 87,607 homes
- Land area of Baton Rouge, LA
- 86.9 sq mi2,572.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Baton Rouge, LA
- 3.2% to 3.4%at 1,202 kWh a month over the $49,944 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Baton Rouge, LA
- 138NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 61.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Baton Rouge, LA
- 197562,646 of 106,421 homes (58.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Baton Rouge, LA
- $224,500$1,044 gross rent a month, 5.58% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Baton Rouge
Compare Baton Rouge with nearby cities
| City near Baton Rouge, LA | Distance from Baton Rouge | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA (this page) | 0 mi | 223,699 | $49,944 | 1975 | $224,500 | 138 | 7.1% |
| Prairieville, LA | 13.6 mi southeast | 35,010 (-188,689) | $115,610 (+$65,666) | 2002 (+27 yr) | $302,200 (+$77,700) | 137 (-1) | 8.0% (+0.8 pts) |
| Lafayette, LA | 55.8 mi west | 121,537 (-102,162) | $61,454 (+$11,510) | 1981 (+6 yr) | $251,300 (+$26,800) | 97 (-41) | 9.5% (+2.3 pts) |
| Kenner, LA | 60.3 mi southeast | 65,113 (-158,586) | $64,099 (+$14,155) | 1977 (+2 yr) | $241,800 (+$17,300) | 132 (-6) | 4.3% (-2.8 pts) |
| Metairie, LA | 64.7 mi southeast | 138,995 (-84,704) | $73,256 (+$23,312) | 1972 (-3 yr) | $308,900 (+$84,400) | 147 (+9) | 10.1% (+3.0 pts) |
| Houma, LA | 64.7 mi southeast | 32,760 (-190,939) | $54,637 (+$4,693) | 1973 (-2 yr) | $207,900 (-$16,600) | 31 (-107) | 3.3% (-3.9 pts) |
Who supplies Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge Parish lists 2 utilities for Baton Rouge, LA (223,699 residents): homes pay 11.05 to 11.91 cents per kWh, about $133 to $143 a month at 1,202 kWh, 3.2% to 3.4% of the $49,944 Baton Rouge median income. East Baton Rouge Parish page.
Who lives in Baton Rouge: income, cars, homes
Baton Rouge, LA homes: 55,908 have 3+ bedrooms, 21,273 none or one, median 4.9 rooms. In Baton Rouge, LA, 24,545 of 42,469 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 37,839 households moved in since 2018 and 17,081 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 52,726 residents of Baton Rouge, LA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 31.8. In Baton Rouge, LA, 10,272 households own no vehicle and 38,159 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Baton Rouge, LA, 33,645 of 87,607 households earn under $35,000, 24,000 $35,000-$75,000, 18,466 $75,000-$150,000 and 11,496 $150,000 or more. Of 99,431 workers in Baton Rouge, LA, 7,084 work from home, 74,528 drive alone, 1,540 ride transit and 3,744 walk.
Household income in Baton Rouge, LA
| Baton Rouge, LA | Value | Rank in Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA, households under $35,000 | 38.4% | 5 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, households $150,000 or more | 13.1% | 7 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, residents below poverty | 25.0% | 3 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, median age | 31.8 | 13 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 52.5% | 12 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, households without a vehicle | 11.7% | 4 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, households with 2+ vehicles | 43.6% | 9 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, workers at home | 7.1% | 5 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, cost-burdened renters | 57.8% | 4 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, moved in since 2018 | 43.2% | 2 of 13 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, moved in before 2000 | 19.5% | 10 of 13 |
Cost of living with electricity in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA: 87,607 households at $2,037 a year per home for electricity (East Baton Rouge Parish average, DOE LEAD) come to about $178.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,447 a year per household.
| Group in Baton Rouge, LA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Baton Rouge, LA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA, all households | 87,607 | $2,037 | $178.5 million | 4.08% |
| Baton Rouge, LA, homeowners | 41,074 | $2,364 | $97.1 million | 4.73% |
| Baton Rouge, LA, renters | 46,533 | $1,550 | $72.1 million | 3.10% |
Outage risk around Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 128 wind and 10 tornado, 61.7 per 100,000 residents of 223,699. Top gust near Baton Rouge, LA: 90 knots, 104 mph. Damage near Baton Rouge, LA: $1.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Baton Rouge, LA
wind and tornado reports, Baton Rouge, LA
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- 9'16
- 8'17
- 6'18
- 14'19
- 16'20
- 9'21
- 4'22
- 25'23
- 25'24
- 8'25
| Baton Rouge, LA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2015 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2016 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2017 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2018 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2019 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2020 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2021 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2022 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2023 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2024 | 23 | 2 | 25 |
| Baton Rouge, LA, 2025 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Analyst note on Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA counts 223,699 residents in 87,607 households, on 86.9 square miles. Household income in Baton Rouge, LA is $49,944; 41,074 of its 87,607 households own. 58,159 of the 87,607 occupied homes in Baton Rouge, LA heat with electricity.
Baton Rouge, LA has 106,421 housing units, 18,814 of them vacant or seasonal. Baton Rouge, LA ranks 1 of 13 Louisiana cities for the youngest residents (median age 31.8). Baton Rouge, LA ranks 2 of 13 Louisiana cities for the share of renter households (53%).
Baton Rouge, LA ranks 2 of 13 Louisiana cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (66%).
ZIP codes in Baton Rouge
| ZIP area touching Baton Rouge, LA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Baton Rouge | Share of Baton Rouge's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 70820 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 64.8% | 15.5% |
| 70808 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 99.3% | 13.8% |
| 70815 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 99.9% | 10.9% |
| 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 99.8% | 10.3% |
| 70807 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 33.4% | 9.8% |
| 70805 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 69.5% | 9.2% |
| 70802 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 100.0% | 8.2% |
| 70816 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 41.0% | 7.7% |
| 70814 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 41.2% | 4.3% |
| 70809 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 23.2% | 3.9% |
| 70819 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 31.7% | 1.7% |
| 70813 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 100.0% | 0.6% |
| 70803 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 100.0% | 0.3% |
| 70836 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 40.3% | 0.2% |
| 70801 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 100.0% | 0.1% |
| 70825 (Baton Rouge, LA) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge: what is the electricity rate?
Baton Rouge, LA has no price of its own; its 223,699 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 1,202 kWh month costs $133 to $143.
Baton Rouge: how does it rank among Louisiana cities?
Baton Rouge, LA: rank 2 of 13 by its 223,699 residents, rank 9 of 13 by $49,944 median income.
Baton Rouge: how many homes heat with electricity?
Baton Rouge, LA: 58,159 of 87,607 occupied homes, 66.4%; East Baton Rouge Parish 64.0%.
Baton Rouge: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,202 kWh a month, 3.2% to 3.4% of the $49,944 median income in Baton Rouge, LA.
Baton Rouge: damaging storms reported nearby?
138 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Baton Rouge, LA, 2015 to 2025, 61.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge, LA: median home built 1975; 62,646 of 106,421 homes (58.9%) predate 1980, 58,338 are detached and 32,652 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Baton Rouge, LA?
55,908 of 106,421 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.9 rooms.
How many Baton Rouge, LA renters struggle with rent?
24,545 of 42,469 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Baton Rouge, LA live below the poverty line?
52,726 residents.