South Campus, located between LSU’s main campus and the Mississippi River levee, is a residential and academic Baton Rouge neighborhood with oak-shaded streets and a bikeable grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Highland Road near Lee Drive, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus-facing storefronts keep the sidewalks active. The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room and Louie’s Cafe act as long-running local anchors for post-class plates and late-night conversation. Mid-century apartments and compact cottages mix with newer infill, giving blocks a lived-in, collegiate cadence. The LSU Lakes and the levee path shape daily routines with water views and long, flat routes for walking and cycling. Game-day traffic and weekday lectures add a steady pulse without changing the area’s laid-back feel.
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70820
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.4 hrs
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Nearby rentals
Based on 5407 Nicholson Dr Unit C near Baton Rouge
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5407 Nicholson Dr Unit C is located in Baton Rouge, the 70820 zipcode, and the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.