Ridgecrest, LA

Living in Ridgecrest

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 26
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Schools 28
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ridgecrest, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ridgecrest, LA

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Cathedral School
8 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Ridgecrest, LA

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Louisiana College
56 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ridgecrest, LA

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Merit Health Natchez
10 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Ridgecrest, LA

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