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Community
St. Tammany Facts
Situated on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, one hour north of New Orleans and linked by the 24-mile Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, St. Tammany is a rapidly developing parish featuring an urban environment. For many years a bedroom community of New Orleans, St. Tammany is now a location of choice. Its high quality school system leads the state in LEAP test scores, and its pine forests and numerous waterways make it a prime location for residential development. St. Tammany offers ready access to interstate, highways and waterways.
Climate
A temperate, sub-tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 70 degrees prevails. Highs reach into the upper 90s in July and dip into the 40s and 30s in December through February, with an average of 60 inches of rainfall per year.
Distance in miles:
- New Orleans, LA – 43 miles
- Baton Rouge, LA – 64 miles
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – 40 miles
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport – 71 miles
- Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport – 67 miles
Public Safety
St. Tammany’s crime rate is one of the lowest in the state with a total crime risk that is 31% below the national average for similar communities.
Economy
The St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation is the foremost authority in the parish on economic trends and facts about St. Tammany. To find out more, visit www.stedf.org.
Tourism
Visitors to St. Tammany can find a wealth of information on activities, lodging and tourist attractions in the area at www.louisiananorthshore.com.
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