




Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner, LA Profile
Kenner, LA, population 70,517 , is located
in Louisiana's Jefferson county,
about 5.4 miles from Metairie and 10.4 miles from New Orleans.
In the 90's the population of Kenner has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Kenner has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Kenner area were higher than Louisiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Louisiana average.
Kenner Statistics
Kenner Gender Information
Males in Kenner: 33,876 (48%)
Females in Kenner: 36,641 (52%)
As % of Population in Kenner
Race Diversity in Kenner
White: 68%
African American: 23%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Kenner
Age Diversity in Kenner
Median Age in Kenner: 34.5 (Males in Kenner: 33.1, Females in Kenner: 35.6)
Kenner Males Under 20: 15%
Kenner Females Under 20: 15%
Kenner Males 20 to 40: 14%
Kenner Females 20 to 40: 15%
Kenner Males 40 to 60: 14%
Kenner Females 40 to 60: 15%
Kenner Males Over 60: 5%
Kenner Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Kenner
Kenner Household Average Size: 2.72 people
Kenner Median Household Income: $ 39,946
Kenner Median Value of Homes: $ 108,800
Law Enforcement in Kenner
Reported crimes in the Kenner area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 4
Forcible rape: 17
Robbery: 69
Aggravated assault: 201
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 411
Burglary: 362
Larceny-theft: 2,119
Motor vehicle theft: 320
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,961
Kenner Location Information
Elevation: 3 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 15.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 66.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kenner
River Ridge 2.8 Miles
Elmwood 4.1 Miles
Harahan 4.4 Miles
Ama 4.4 Miles
Metairie 5.4 Miles
Waggaman 5.5 Miles
Jefferson 5.7 Miles
St Rose 5.9 Miles
Bridge City 6.0 Miles
Avondale 6.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kenner
(Population 100,000+)
Metairie 5.4 Miles
New Orleans 10.4 Miles
Baton Rouge 63.0 Miles
Lafayette 107.6 Miles
Mobile 139.9 Miles
Jackson 159.4 Miles
Beaumont 231.2 Miles
Shreveport 271.4 Miles
Montgomery 285.2 Miles
Pasadena 298.7 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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