Rapides Parish, LA
Living in Rapides Parish
Bikeability27
Walkability33
Commute74
Public Transit33
Affordability84
Public Safety20
Airports5
Hospitals23
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
131kPopulation+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
$47kMedian 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
$143kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$612Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rapides Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rapides Parish, LA
Hope Baptist School
7 miles, N
University Academy of Central La
7 miles, E
University Academy
7 miles, E
Holy Savior Menard High School
8 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Rapides Parish, LA
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
7 miles, E
Louisiana College
11 miles, NE
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
51 miles, NW
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
74 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rapides Parish, LA
Compass Behavioral Center of Alexandria, Inc
5 miles, NE
Longleaf Hospital
7 miles, N
Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital
8 miles, NE
Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Rapides Parish, LA
Alexandria International Airport
9 miles, N
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
76 miles, SE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
84 miles, SW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
94 miles, SE