Rapides Parish, LA

Living in Rapides Parish

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 33
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 20
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 23
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Schools 84
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Residents

131k Population +170 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
21% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black31%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$143k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$612 Median Monthly Rent +$146 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rapides Parish

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in Rapides Parish

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 5 0
Feb 52 5 0
Mar 59 5 0
Apr 66 4 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 5 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 82 3 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 58 6 0
Dec 50 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rapides Parish

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado39
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rapides Parish, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rapides Parish, LA

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Hope Baptist School
7 miles, N
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University Academy
7 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Rapides Parish, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rapides Parish, LA

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Longleaf Hospital
7 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Rapides Parish, LA

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