Ridgecrest, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
718 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$57,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$288 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$629 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Concordia Parish
5
Natchez Urban Area
4
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Concordia Parish
5
Natchez Urban Area
5
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 47
Feb 5 0 51
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 5 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 5 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 32, LA State House District 21, LA
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Schools

Miss Lou Christian Academy
2 miles, NW • 1 star
Ferriday Junior High School
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Ferriday Upper Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Concordia Education Center
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Alcorn State University
30 miles, E • 1.4 star
Louisiana College
56 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Merit Health Natchez
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lasalle General Hospital
37 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
63 miles, W • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
70 miles, N • 1 star
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