Ridgecrest, LA
Living in Ridgecrest
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
83
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
43
Airports
8
Hospitals
20
Colleges
26
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
847
Population
+164 (2010–19)
26 y
Median Age
-20 (2010–19)
5%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black18%
Caucasian78%
Multiracial3%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate46%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$22k
Median Household Income
-$16k (2010–19)
61%
Above Poverty
-21% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K56%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K<1%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service39%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$47k
Median Home Value
-$3.6k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$338
Median Monthly Rent
-$37 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196949%
Built 1950 to 195946%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K54%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ridgecrest
United States45
Louisiana59
Concordia Parish59
Property Crime in Ridgecrest
United States48
Louisiana69
Concordia Parish63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 57 | 6 | 0 |
Dec | 49 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ridgecrest
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado37
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ridgecrest, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ridgecrest, LA
Miss Lou Christian Academy
2 miles, NW
Holy Family Early Learning Center
8 miles, E
Cathedral School
8 miles, E
Trinity Episcopal School
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Ridgecrest, LA
Alcorn State University
30 miles, NE
Louisiana College
56 miles, W
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
60 miles, SW
University of Louisiana at Monroe
71 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ridgecrest, LA
Riverland Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Merit Health Natchez
10 miles, SE
Jefferson County Hospital
28 miles, E
Lasalle General Hospital
37 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ridgecrest, LA
Alexandria International Airport
63 miles, W
Monroe Regional Airport
69 miles, NW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
77 miles, S
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
98 miles, NE