SaintBernard
7.1
High score (8-10)
Saint Bernard Parish has a specific cultural identity that's been rebuilt since Katrina — the Isleño heritage (descendants of Canary Island Spanish settlers brought by the Spanish colonial government in 1778) is genuinely unique to this parish and creates a specific local pride. The parish is 15 minutes from the French Quarter. Chalmette has lower costs than New Orleans proper. The post-Katrina rebuilding created a stronger-than-usual community solidarity that can actually make outsiders feel welcome if they approach with respect.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Chalmette is working-class Louisiana with a strong local identity and memories of being 80% flooded in 2005 — that shared experience creates community bonding that's tight. The social culture here is family-and-neighborhood-based. The parish has changed demographically since Katrina as new residents moved in, which has made it somewhat more open than before the storm. New Orleans is right there but Saint Bernard functions as its own social world.
Lower score (below 6)
Saint Bernard Parish's social culture before Katrina was among the most racially homogenous and insular in Louisiana — the Isleño-descended white community had deep roots and deep suspicion of outsiders. That dynamic has shifted somewhat since 2005 as the post-Katrina repopulation brought new residents, but the core social fabric is still deeply local-family-centric. The working-class culture here has specific honor codes around belonging that an outsider can violate without knowing they've done it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in SaintBernard, Louisiana?
$45k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in SaintBernard, Louisiana?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in SaintBernard, Louisiana?
23% men have degree
What's the average male height in SaintBernard, Louisiana?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in SaintBernard, Louisiana?
Local women avg 29.4