Rapides Parish School District, LA

Living in Rapides Parish SD

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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 SD

United States45
Louisiana59
Alexandria Metro Area75
Rapides Parish81

Property Crime in Rapides Parish SD

United States48
Louisiana69
Alexandria Metro Area84
Rapides Parish91

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%

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 SD

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado39
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rapides Parish School District, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rapides Parish School District, 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 School District, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rapides Parish School District, LA

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Longleaf Hospital
7 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Rapides Parish School District, LA

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