Waggaman, Louisiana
Waggaman is a community of 11,330 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit Waggaman
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Huey P. Long Bridge, Jefferson Performing Arts Center, Felix-Block Building and Kenner Town Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in Waggaman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waggaman
Waggaman is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. Waggaman is on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The population was 9,835 at the 2020 census. The area was named for U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Waggaman, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Huey P. Long Bridge
Bridge · 3.8 mi
Cantilevered steel through truss bridge that carries a two-track railroad line over the Mississippi River at mile 106.1 with three lanes...
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Theater in LaSalle Park in Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Felix-Block Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic two-story building in Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic building in Kenner, Louisiana
Raziano House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Louisiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes12
Mosca's Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
4137 Highway 90, Westwego
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.0 mi
10601 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
9029 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-20:00
River Ridge Nutrition
Fast food · Juice · 1.4 mi
9401 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Mo-Fr 06:30-16:30; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
History
George Augustus Waggaman settled in the area with his wife, Camille Arnoult, who inherited a large tract of land there. The two built a considerable plantation which they named Avondale, which later succumbed to the Mississippi River in 1892. Today the Avondale area, an unincorporated community which abuts Waggaman, was home to Avondale Shipyards, one of the largest employers in Jefferson Parish.
From the History section of Waggaman, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship21
Saint Rita of Cascia Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
7100 Jefferson Highway, Harahan
Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Jefferson Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
8630 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Providence Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.4 mi
11509 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Jefferson Parish Library - Harahan Branch
Library · 1.8 mi
219 Soniat Avenue, Harahan
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
School · 4.0 mi
6201 Camphor Street, Metairie
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
School · 4.6 mi
1108 Shrewsbury, Jefferson
Healthcare1
Map of Waggaman
101 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 55°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 62°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Orleans Intl Ap Gsn 72231 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson Parish has had 40 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-16: Hurricane Francine (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2023-09-27: Seawater Intrusion (Other)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- River Ridge 2 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Metairie 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Kenner 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Marrero 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Luling 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Destrehan 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Harvey 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Estelle 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Gretna 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Terrytown 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NorbertRillieuxSchool, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Raziano House, Kenner Louisiana, 2009, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KennerLAOldTownHall, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 3.0
- Kenner Rivertown May 2010 Heritage Hall, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0
- Huey P. Long Bridge in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana November 2007, Dunncon13 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- IMO 9037288 Gil, ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
- Parade on Canal Street, New Orleans, 15 September 2011 - 03, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Cure cocktail bar New Orleans 2011, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Kermit Ruffins performing at Bullets Sports Bar in New Orleans 2011, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Parade on Canal Street, New Orleans, 15 September 2011 - 02, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Parade on Canal Street, New Orleans, 15 September 2011 - 01, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Seafaringwoman - Bullets Sports Bar, New Orleans 2011, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Big Sam's Funky Nation performing in Lafayette Square, New Orleans, 2011, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- EF0 damage in Avondale, Louisiana, NWS New Orleans, Public domain
- U.S. Airways Boeing 737 landing over the Mississippi River at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 2013 - panoramio, ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
- Real hard worker - panoramio, Wilberg Garmendia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A mushroom family - panoramio, Wilberg Garmendia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Just hungry - panoramio, Wilberg Garmendia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Airways Boeing 737 landing over the Mississippi River at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in 2013 - panoramio, ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
- Inspiration - panoramio (1), ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
- Endless Sky - panoramio, ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
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