Birthplace of Leon Roppolo, this land born in the 19th century is attended by St James Parish Hospital, St James Psychiatric Hospital, LaPlace Rehab Hospital, and River Parishes Hospital. Refreshed by Bayou La Trainasse and Shepherd Bayou, this community served by the area code 225 has active chemicals, construction, petroleum products, health care, and educational services industries. With a total area of less than 4 square miles of extension, this corner of America has a median household income of $34100 and a per capita income of $15100.