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About Rapides County

Rapides is a county in the Alexandria Metropolitan area. It has a population of 126,260 and a population density of 99, which is 5% above the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is same as the Alexandria Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.


Rapides Parish has a median home value of $162,237. The average rent of $1,036 is 1% below the metro average rent and 50% below the national average rent The average household income in Rapides County is $51,301 , which is 2% below the Metro average household income and 34% below the national average of household income.

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$162,237Median Home Value
$162,052 Alexandria Metro Area
$1,036Median Rent
$1,042 Alexandria Metro Area
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Towns of Rapides County

Forest Hill, LA
Woodworth, LA
Deville, LA
Pineville, LA
Cheneyville, LA
Boyce, LA
Alexandria, LA
McNary, LA
Lecompte, LA
Glenmora, LA
Ball, LA
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Demographics

Rapides County's population is made up of 44% married, 35% single, 13% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 36%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 60% of the population in Rapides County.

126,260Population
148,171 Alexandria Metro Area
99Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
38 Median Age
38 Alexandria Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Rapides County is $29,582. The Median Household Income is $51,301

$29,582Income Per Capita
$28,998 Alexandria Metro Area
$51,301Median Household Income
$52,390 Alexandria Metro Area
20% Poverty Rate
20% Alexandria Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Alexandria Metro Area
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Amenities in Rapides County
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$162,237Median Home Value
$162,052 Alexandria Metro Area
$1,036Median Rent
$1,042 Alexandria Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Alexandria Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
40%
Home Owners
60%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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Rating & Reviews

Forest Hill crime index is 92 which is lower than the national average.

92
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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    of 322 Total Places
  • Ranked #52 In Alexandria Bay Area
    of 322 Total Places
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    of 322 Total Places
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