Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office

jefferson davis parish is located in southwest louisiana, midway between houston and new orleans, and is intersected by the interstate-10 corridor. covering an area of 652 square miles, the parish has an approximate population of 32,000 residents and is comprised mostly of rural agricultural areas. rice, sugarcane, and soybean farming, coupled with cattle and crawfish production, are all integral components of this area's economy. the oil and gas industries also continue to thrive in the area but on a much smaller scale, as opposed to oil's heyday in the early 1900s. the area is additionally well known for its enjoyable waterfowl hunting and freshwater fishing. interstate-10, the union pacific railroad, and the port of mermentau, which connects to the intracoastal waterway, all serve the parish's local businesses and industries. located within the parish is an industrial park consisting of 200 acres of prime industrial real estate and is located one half-mile from i-10. the park featu