Ruston, LA
Living in Ruston
Bikeability17
Walkability50
Commute100
Public Transit18
Affordability94
Public Safety49
Airports4
Hospitals37
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+398 (2010–19)
24 y Median Age
42%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years54%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black48%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate23%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income-$2.6k (2010–19)
63%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service30%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$578Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas56%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ruston
United States45
Louisiana59
Lincoln Parish43
Property Crime in Ruston
United States48
Louisiana69
Lincoln Parish41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ruston
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding32
Tornado25
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ruston, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ruston, LA
Montessori School of Ruston
1 miles, NW
New Living Word School
2 miles, W
Cedar Creek School
2 miles, NE
Bethel Christian School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Ruston, LA
Louisiana Tech University
1 miles, W
Grambling State University
5 miles, W
University of Louisiana at Monroe
33 miles, E
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
60 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ruston, LA
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
1 miles, S
Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital
4 miles, NE
Bienville Medical Center
16 miles, W
Jackson Parish Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ruston, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
35 miles, E
Shreveport Regional Airport
70 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
83 miles, S
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
101 miles, NW