Ruston, LA

Living in Ruston

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 50
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 37
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Colleges 14
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Schools 80
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Residents

22k Population +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

$29k Median 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

$170k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$578 Median 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

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Cedar Creek School
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ruston, LA

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Airports

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