River Ridge, LA

Living in River Ridge

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 11
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 47
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Schools 64
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Residents

13k Population -75 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated
65% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$265k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$829 Median Monthly Rent +$148 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%

Crime

Violent Crime in River Ridge

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52

Property Crime in River Ridge

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 63 5 0
Apr 69 4 0
May 77 5 0
Jun 82 7 0
Jul 84 6 0
Aug 84 6 0
Sep 80 6 0
Oct 71 4 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 55 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in River Ridge

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado30
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near River Ridge, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near River Ridge, LA

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Faith Lutheran School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near River Ridge, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near River Ridge, LA

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River Oaks Hospital
1 miles, E
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Omega Hospital, Llc
5 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near River Ridge, LA