River Ridge, LA
Living in River Ridge
Bikeability10
Walkability11
Commute59
Public Transit20
Affordability47
Public Safety59
Airports48
Hospitals33
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-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
$70kMedian 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
$265kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$829Median 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
St Matthew the Apostle School
0 miles, N
Faith Lutheran School
2 miles, SE
Our Lady Perpetual Help School
2 miles, NW
St Mary Magdalen School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near River Ridge, LA
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
4 miles, E
Tulane University of Louisiana
6 miles, E
Loyola University New Orleans
6 miles, E
Xavier University of Louisiana
7 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near River Ridge, LA
River Oaks Hospital
1 miles, E
East Jefferson General Hospital
5 miles, NE
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
5 miles, E
Omega Hospital, Llc
5 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near River Ridge, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
68 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
75 miles, NE
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
107 miles, W