Ruston, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
22,224 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,765 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$226,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$391 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$640 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln Parish
5
Ruston Urban Area
5
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln Parish
4
Ruston Urban Area
4
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 6 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 29, LA State House District 12, LA
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Schools

Ruston High School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Ruston Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Louisiana Tech University
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Grambling State University
5 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northern Louisiana Medical Center
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Jackson Parish Hospital
20 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
35 miles, SE • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
70 miles, W • 1.4 star
Alexandria International Airport
84 miles, S • 1 star
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