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City	Jefferson
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	Jefferson Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.966037
Longitude	-90.15313
Population	10,633
Density	1516.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	70121
Area Code	504
School District	Jefferson Parish School District

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About Jefferson, Louisiana

Jefferson is a locality in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 10,633. The population density is 1516.6 people per km². Jefferson is located at 29.9660°N, 90.1531°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70121.

Jefferson reveals itself as a low-lying expanse defined by the proximity of the mighty Mississippi River. It lies 1.2 miles south of Metairie, LA (from Metairie, LA: bearing 181°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west of New Orleans. The land sits at an elevation that keeps the horizon wide and open, allowing the humid air to settle heavily against the skin during the long, shimmering afternoons. To the north, the waters of Lake Pontchartrain exert a cooling influence on the climate, while the distant, flat reaches toward the coastline remind residents of the shifting nature of this alluvial plain. The nearby Bell Crevasse serves as a quiet basin, marking the subtle depressions in the soil that define the local topography. At dusk, the light turns a soft, bruised purple, reflecting off the damp earth and the scattered cypress trees that cling to the humid periphery of the landscape.

Jefferson grew from the fertile, silt-rich banks of the Mississippi River, where the rhythm of commerce has always followed the slow, heavy movement of the water. Industrial activity thrives here, sustained by the logistical advantages of the river and the labor of those who have long worked the docks and shipping lanes. The economy remains tethered to the movement of goods, drawing strength from a tradition of trade that predates modern infrastructure. As the industrial pulse beats against the stillness of the surrounding wetlands, the residents maintain a steady, practical approach to their livelihoods. Even the proximity to Scout Island suggests a history of navigation and exploration that continues to influence the way the local workforce organizes its daily efforts.

Jefferson fosters a culture that feels as layered as the silt deposited by the river, blending a quiet resilience with the vibrant, lingering echoes of local traditions. Frank Lemon Playground serves as a vital center for the neighborhood, providing a space where families gather and the local character is most plainly on display. While the pace of life remains deliberate and unhurried, the influence of nearby New Orleans ensures that music and a certain flair for celebration are never far from the surface. The area has seen the passage of many, though it keeps its focus on the immediate, tangible reality of the street corner and the garden gate. It is a place where the air carries the weight of history in its humidity, and where the people recognize that their identity is forged in the space between the river and the lake.

Nearby Outdoor Places

J&S Gallery (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 256° W
Jefferson Playground (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 232° SW
Wally Pontiff Jr. Playground (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 044° NE
Harrell Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 108° E
New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 233° SW
Larry Gilbert Stadium (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 092° E
Saints Training/baseball Stadium/recreat (State Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 282° W
Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 057° NE
Ancestral Legacy (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 091° E
Hurricane Katrina Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 068° E
Wedell Monument (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 066° NE
Gumbo Festival (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 203° SW
Ken Hollis Theater (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 283° W
Odenheimer Aquarium (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 154° SE
The Fly (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 161° S
The Cannery (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 078° E
Katrina National Memorial Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 091° E
Prytania Theatre (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 140° SE
Bayou Saint John (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 082° E
Louisiana Children's Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 065° NE
Pitot House (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 074° E
Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 188° S
Broad Theater (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 086° E
NOLA Wax Hands (Arts Centre) — 4.2 mi, 289° W
Marie Laveau's Tomb? (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 095° E
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.3 mi, 098° E
Salvador Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 236° SW
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.4 mi, 068° E · 28k acres
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.6 mi, 063° NE · 25k acres
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 14.6 mi, 063° NE

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