Red River Parish, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
7,529 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,539 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$103,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$329 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$476 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 46
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 6 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 31, LA State House District 5, LA
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Schools

Ware Youth Center
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
Red River Elementary School
5 miles, S • 3.7 star
Red River Junior High School
6 miles, S • 2.3 star

Colleges

Blue Cliff College-Shreveport
31 miles, N • 1.4 star
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
33 miles, NW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Desoto Regional Health System
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier
31 miles, N • 2.3 star

Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
37 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Alexandria International Airport
71 miles, S • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
82 miles, E • 1 star
East Texas Regional Airport
82 miles, NW • 1 star