Alexandria, LA

Louisiana · Rapides Parish · Alexandria Metro

Alexandria is a mid-size city in Louisiana with a population of 44,566. Residents earn $47,357 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

44,566 Population 1,565/sq mi density

$47,357 Median Income $29,624 per capita

$182,800 Home Value $137,878 Zillow

$946 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent

67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr

1,570 Violent Crime/100K 8,964 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$47,357 median income, 3.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$182,800 home value, $946/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,570 violent crimes/100K (313% above avg)

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $47,357

37% lower than US avg

Home Value $182,800

35% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 1,570/100K

313% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 24.2%

28% lower than US avg

Median Rent $946

19% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 44.5%

39% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.4%

6% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 21.2%

71% higher than US avg

How Alexandria Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population44,566

Median Age37.6 yrs

Density1,565/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 37%

Veterans8.1%

Economy

Median Income$47,357

Per Capita$29,624

Unemployment3.4%

Poverty21.2%

County GDP$7,414M

Commute20 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$182,800

Rent$946

Ownership52.3%

Zillow$137,878

Housing Units20,836

Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

Violent1,570/100K

Property8,964/100K

Murder19.3/100K

Assault1,233/100K

Burglary1,913/100K

Health

Obesity44.5%

Uninsured10.5%

Smoking21.3%

Depression26.6%

Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain60.9 in/yr

Sunny Days313/yr

Elevation105 ft (32 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.2%

High School+84.3%

Graduate+10.6%

School Score4.58

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%

Commute20 min

Broadband86.4%

EV Stations10

Libraries11

Is Alexandria a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alexandria receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Alexandria has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alexandria is $47,357, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alexandria is $182,800, 35% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 1,570 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,964 per 100,000, 357% above the national average.

Education

24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Alexandria enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Alexandria has a population of 44,566 with a density of 1,565 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.9% female and 47.1% male. The city is predominantly Black (56%), with 37.2% White, 1.2% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.6% of residents, while 5.4% speak Spanish. 8.1% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 18.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

44,566

Total Population

1,565

People / sq mi

37.6yrs

Median Age

3% below US avg

0.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%

Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Alexandria vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.6%

21% above US avg

Spanish 5.4%

60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alexandria vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alexandria is $47,357, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,624 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $996, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 4,093 business establishments, including 259 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Alexandria vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$47,357
	37% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,624
Avg Weekly Wage	$996
IRS Avg AGI	$66,140
Gini Index	0.479 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.4%
	6% below US avg
Poverty Rate	21.2%
	71% above US avg
Establishments (County)	4,093
County GDP	$7,414M

Business (County)

Restaurants	259
Healthcare	580
Retail	535
Manufacturing	69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,379
	3% below US avg
Cost of Living	88.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	19.8 min
Drive Alone	76.6%
Public Transit	3.0%
Work from Home	4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Alexandria is $182,800, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $137,878, lower than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.9% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $946 (19% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $832 for a one-bedroom to $1,007 for a two-bedroom apartment. 52.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 20,836 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1970. The average annual property tax is $3,379. 33.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$182,800
	35% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$137,878
Median List Price	$188,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$188,500
$/Sq Ft	$106
Homes Sold	17
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.9%
Price Drops	25.0%
Inventory	120

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$946
	19% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,047
Rent Burden	33.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$763
1 Bedroom	$832
2 Bedrooms	$1,007
3 Bedrooms	$1,298
4 Bedrooms	$1,508

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	52.3%
Owner-Occupied	52.3%
Renter-Occupied	47.7%
Housing Units	20,836
Median Year Built	1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,379
	3% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.85%

In Alexandria, 44.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 16.5% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.1% of residents, above the national average. 44.3% have high blood pressure. 21.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.5% report binge drinking. 34.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 26.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.8% experience frequent mental distress. 10.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,191. The dentist ratio is 1:1,898. 70.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.0 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5

5.7

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

7.3

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

5.1

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

45.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

1.0

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

155.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Alexandria vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	44.5%
	39% above US avg
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart Disease	7.1%
High Blood Pressure	44.3%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	9.1%
Cancer	5.8%
Stroke	4.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	21.3%
	52% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.5%
Physical Inactivity	34.7%
Depression	26.6%
Mental Distress	21.8%
Physical Distress	16.7%
Short Sleep	44.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.9%
Uninsured	10.5%
	22% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,191
Dentists	1:1,898
Mental Health	1:170
Checkup Rate	81.8%
Dental Visits	50.3%
Premature Death	15,366/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.0/10
Exercise Access	70.9%
Healthcare Facilities	580

Alexandria has a violent crime rate of 1,570 per 100,000 residents, 313% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,233.1 per 100,000, robbery at 283.1, rape at 34.3. The murder rate is 19.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 8,964 per 100,000, 357% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 6,554, burglary at 1,913, vehicle theft at 498 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 20 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Alexandria receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Alexandria vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	1,569.8/100K
	313% above US avg
Murder	19.3/100K
	206% above US avg
Rape	34.3/100K
Robbery	283.1/100K
Assault	1,233.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	8,964.2/100K
	357% above US avg
Burglary	1,912.9/100K
Theft	6,553.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	497.5/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	20
Traffic Accidents	307
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Alexandria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	66.6°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	105 ft (32 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	1,565/sq mi
Coordinates	31.2934°N, 92.4702°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rapides Parish County
Nearest Airport	Alexandria International (AEX) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.9"

60% above US avg

Snowfall 0.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.42"

Driest Month (Aug) 4.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	79.3 / 100
Community Resilience	80.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	124 km
Aug 22, 2025	5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas	M3.2	148 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	116 km
Jan 11, 2024	6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.8	122 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.7	124 km
Jan 19, 2024	5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.7	120 km
Apr 23, 2024	3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana	M2.7	141 km
Apr 13, 2024	4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.6	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 2	241 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	177 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	80 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	274 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	139 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	190 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	283 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	271 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	123 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	154 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	274 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	179 km
2002	Lili	Category 2	145 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	115 km
1989	Chantal	Category 1	264 km
1986	Bonnie	Category 1	234 km
1985	Elena	Category 2	263 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	146 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	211 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 456 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010	EF4	64 km	0
Dec 3, 1953	EF4	61 km	9
Nov 29, 2022	EF3	85 km	0
Apr 10, 2021	EF3	85 km	1
May 17, 2020	EF3	95 km	1
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	91 km	1
Sep 24, 2005	EF3	99 km	0
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	69 km	1
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	74 km	0
May 20, 1983	EF3	66 km	0
May 19, 1983	EF3	77 km	0
May 19, 1983	EF3	66 km	1
May 19, 1983	EF3	79 km	0
Apr 1, 1983	EF3	98 km	0
Feb 9, 1983	EF3	97 km	0
Jan 31, 1983	EF3	50 km	1
Jun 5, 1981	EF3	1 km	0
Jan 18, 1973	EF3	94 km	1
Jun 22, 1971	EF3	9 km	0
Dec 29, 1969	EF3	63 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,496 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	12,496	63 km
2023	HWY 113	7,104	48 km
2021	C-368 366 365 364 75	5,919	20 km
2013	UNNAMED	5,381	48 km
2021	C-43/44	5,340	56 km
2020	UNNAMED	5,104	70 km
2013	UNNAMED	5,044	67 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,777	15 km
2022	THE 60S	4,538	64 km
2017	UNNAMED	4,498	52 km
2019	C-371/369/34	4,481	17 km
2024	RX CALV C-262-265	4,445	51 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,440	56 km
2019	UNNAMED	4,310	54 km
2017	UNNAMED	4,279	62 km
2018	C-238	3,709	58 km
2010	WRANGLER	3,693	57 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,648	17 km
2024	RX CAT C-40-41-42	3,635	41 km
2023	IDA	3,628	81 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	5.9 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	4.8 in
March	60°F (15°C)	5.7 in
April	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in
May	74°F (23°C)	5.6 in
June	80°F (27°C)	4.8 in
July	83°F (28°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	4.2 in	Driest
September	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
October	67°F (20°C)	4.8 in
November	58°F (14°C)	5.5 in
December	51°F (11°C)	6.4 in	Wettest

Alexandria has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (4.2").

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Alexandria is located in Rapides Parish County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. 10.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 67.7% of the vote, a 36.8-point margin. 86.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 10 EV charging stations. There are 11 public libraries serving the community. 580 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.6% of workers drive alone to work, while 3% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.7%

D 31%

Winner: Republican by 36.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	20
Traffic Accidents	307
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	24.2%
	28% below US avg
High School+	84.3%
Graduate Degree+	10.6%
School Test Score	4.58

C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,565/sq mi
Total Area	0.7 sq mi
County	Rapides Parish County

Services

Broadband Access	86.4%
Avg Download Speed	63.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	16.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	10
Alt Fuel Stations	13
Public Libraries	11
Healthcare Facilities	580
Restaurants	259
Retail Stores	535

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	19.8 min
Drive Alone	76.6%
Public Transit	3.0%
Work from Home	4.7%

Average costs for common services in Alexandria. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$221 ($132–$353)
Specialist Visit	$309 ($176–$485)
Urgent Care Visit	$176 ($88–$309)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,940 ($706–$4,410)
Dental Cleaning	$115 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling	$221 ($132–$353)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$66 ($44–$106)
Brake Pad Replacement	$265 ($132–$441)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$529 ($353–$882)
Battery Replacement	$176 ($88–$309)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair	$353 ($132–$706)
HVAC System Install	$6,174 ($3,528–$10,584)
Roof Repair	$882 ($353–$1,764)
Roof Replacement	$7,938 ($4,851–$13,230)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,323 ($441–$3,087)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,230 ($4,410–$26,460)
DUI Defense	$4,410 ($1,764–$8,820)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,323 ($706–$2,646)
Will Preparation	$441 ($176–$882)
Trust Preparation	$2,205 ($882–$4,410)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut	$49 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$132 ($66–$221)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour)	$71 ($44–$115)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.62 ($2.65–$4.85)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.09 ($2.21–$4.41)
Loaf of Bread	$3.35 ($2.21–$4.85)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.97 ($2.65–$5.73)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.85 ($3.53–$6.62)
Rice (per lb)	$0.88 ($0.53–$1.59)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$123 ($71–$221)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$62 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$62 ($35–$106)
Internet (Monthly)	$62 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44–$132)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$176 ($66–$441)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,764 ($1,058–$3,087)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$62 ($26–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.06–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$88 ($26–$221)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$66)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,058 ($529–$2,205)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$882 ($441–$1,764)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$353 ($176–$617)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$882 ($353–$2,205)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,025 ($4,410–$26,460)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$265 ($132–$441)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$176 ($88–$353)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$678
Toddler	$657
Preschool	$635
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$602
Toddler	$602
Preschool	$606

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Rapides Parish

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	12,102	672	$50,674	1.50
Retail Trade	7,022	596	$34,501	1.25
Accommodation & Food Services	5,087	322	$20,358	0.99
Manufacturing	3,643	90	$74,660	0.79
Administrative & Waste Services	3,160	274	$43,071	0.95
Construction	2,991	306	$70,315	1.01
Professional & Technical Services	1,787	391	$69,322	0.46
Wholesale Trade	1,515	162	$67,000	0.68
Finance & Insurance	1,289	262	$62,903	0.56
Other Services	1,279	267	$45,403	0.75
Transportation & Warehousing	1,238	116	$59,048	0.52
Management of Companies	652	36	$131,739	0.69
Agriculture & Forestry	638	98	$44,263	1.40
Educational Services	616	46	$31,119	0.53
Real Estate	552	170	$43,038	0.63
Utilities	460	18	$92,216	2.14
Information & Technology	328	39	$58,007	0.31
Arts & Entertainment	222	48	$16,118	0.23
Mining & Oil/Gas	75	14	$54,027	0.35

Colleges & Universities in Alexandria

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Public · Bachelor's	5,032	92.6%	$7,050	$14,725
Central Louisiana Technical Community College	Public · Associate	1,699	—	$4,098	$4,098
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria	Private For-Profit · Associate	869	—	—	—
Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria	Private For-Profit · Certificate	355	—	—	—

Hospitals in Alexandria

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(318) 487-1122
RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(318) 769-3000
ALEXANDRIA EMERGENCY HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	—	Yes	(318) 386-8110
CHRISTUS CENTRAL LOUISIANA SURGICAL HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	—	Yes	(318) 449-6400
COMPASS BEHAVIORAL CENTER OF ALEXANDRIA, INC	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(318) 442-3163
LONGLEAF HOSPITAL	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(318) 445-5111
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF ALEXANDRIA	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(318) 448-8473

Schools in Alexandria

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Alexandria Senior High School	High	1,482	71	20.9:1
Scott M. Brame Middle School	Middle	794	39	20.4:1
Peabody Magnet High School	High	760	45	16.9:1
Bolton High School	High	629	39	16.1:1
Alexandria Middle Magnet School	Middle	608	29	21.0:1
Cherokee Elementary School	Elementary	579	32	18.1:1
J.B. Nachman Elementary School	Elementary	565	29	19.5:1
Peabody Montessori Elementary School	Elementary	483	25	19.3:1
D.F. Huddle Elementary	Elementary	444	24	18.5:1
L.S. Rugg Elementary School	Elementary	433	26	16.7:1
Mabel Brasher Montessori	Elementary	431	23	18.7:1
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School	Middle	415	31	13.4:1
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School	Elementary	380	23	16.5:1
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School	Elementary	351	22	16.0:1
Poland Junior High School	Elementary	349	20	17.5:1
Acadian Elementary	Elementary	316	22	14.4:1
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School	Elementary	299	18	16.6:1
Martin Park Elementary School	Elementary	266	17	15.6:1
Alma Redwine Elementary	Elementary	232	14	16.6:1
Jackson Head Start	—	136	14	9.7:1
McKeithen Head Start	—	120	20	6.0:1
Lee Head Start	—	99	10	9.9:1

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Radio Stations near Alexandria

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Talkradio 970 KSYL	news, talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO MARIA USA - CHICAGO	catholic, christian	AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO MARIA USA	catholic, christian	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Maria USA - En Español	catholic, christian	AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO MARIA USA - HOUSTON	catholic, christian	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Maria USA - In Italiano	catholic, christian	MP3 96 kbps
RADIO MARIA USA - NYC AMIGOS	catholic, christian	AAC+ 48 kbps

Campgrounds Near Alexandria

5 campgrounds found near Alexandria.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Corral Ohv Camp	—	1	Free
Kincaid Lake Campground	—	40	Free
Loran Camp	—	1	Free
Stuart Lake	—	1	Free
Valentine Lake Recreation Area	—	16	Free

National Parks Near Alexandria

6 national parks and monuments found near Alexandria.

Park	Type	Fee
Big Cypress State Park	State Park	Free
Cane River Creole National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Caney Creek Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Chicot State Park District II	State Park	Free
Hwy 165 Roadside Park	State Park	Free
Sam Houston Jones State Park District II	State Park	Free

Trails Near Alexandria

18 trails found near Alexandria.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
CLAIBORNE WOODWORTH	20.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CLAIBORNE NORTH	20.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CLAIBORNE BOY SCOUT TRAIL	18.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LIVINGSTON LITTLE CREEK	15.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LIVINGSTON HICKMAN LOOP	11.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILD AZALEA	10.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LAKESHORE	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
KINCAID	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LIVINGSTON LITTLE CREEK	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
VALENTINE	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LAMOTTE CREEK	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
KINCAID	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
GLENN EMERY MEMORIAL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WILD AZALEA SPUR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STUART LAKE NATURE TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KINCAID	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
OLD LSU SITE WALKING TRAIL	0.2	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
INDIAN RIDGE TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—

Historical Trends — Alexandria

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	48,285	$35,459
2015	47,733	$34,579
2017	46,985	$36,997
2019	46,165	$43,497
2021	44,787	$43,760
2023	43,551	$47,357

Museums in Alexandria

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3042332478	$144,549
RAPIDES EXPLORATORY EDUCATION HOUSE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		3186199394	$109,251
ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM	933 SECOND ST	3184433458
ALEXANDRIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	3016 MASONIC DRIVE	3184416810
ARNA BONTEMPS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3184734692
BOLTON MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2101 VANCE AVE	3184483628
DRY PRONG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HIGHWAY 123	3188997334
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KENT PLANTATION HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3184875660
LOUISIANA CZECH MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3184833134
LOUISIANA MANEUVER & MILITARY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
PINEVILLE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3186406626
TALIMALI BAND APALACHEE INDIANS OF LOUISIANA	ART MUSEUM		3185612333
TIOGA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Alexandria

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
RAPIDES PARISH LIBRARY	411 WASHINGTON STREET	0.0	592,946
GRANT PARISH	300 MAIN STREET	0.0	37,475

Farmers Markets in Alexandria

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Alexandria Farmers Market	2727 Jackson St	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Inglewood Harvest Barn Market	6233 Old Baton Rouge Hwy	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Alexandria

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avalon Hotel & Suites Alexandria

Candlewood Suites Alexandria

Comfort Inn

Comfort Suites

Courtyard Alexandria

Fairfield Inn & Suites Alexandria

Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria

Holiday Inn Alexandria - Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria

Home2 Suites by Hilton Alexandria

Hotel Bentley

La Quinta Inn & Suites Alexandria Airport

Quality Inn

TownePlace Suites Alexandria

Restaurants in Alexandria

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's

Buffalo Wild Wings

Chili's

Chuck E. Cheese

IHOP

Johnny Carino's

Koal's Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse

McAlister's Deli

Outback Steakhouse

Pizza Hut

Texas Roadhouse

Cinemas in Alexandria

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Grand

Theatres in Alexandria

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riverfront Amphitheatre

Zoos in Alexandria

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alexandria Zoological Park

Clinics in Alexandria

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifols Talecris - Plasma Donation Center

M.R. Imaging Systems

The Headache Clinic

Bus Stations in Alexandria

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATRANS Transit Station

US #2041508419

Gas Stations in Alexandria

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Exxon

Mobil

Shell

Texaco

Valero

Walmart

Banks in Alexandria

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOM Bank

Capital One

Chase

Sabine Bank

Valex Federal Credit Union

Golf Courses in Alexandria

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Links on the Bayou

Oak Wings Golf Club

Nursing Homes in Alexandria

5 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
LEXINGTON HOUSE 16 HEYMAN LANE	For profit - Corporation	152	124	5/5	—	3/5	5/5	3184424364
MATTHEWS MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CENTER 5100 JACKSON STREET EXT.	For profit - Corporation	124	82	5/5	—	2/5	3/5	3184455215
SUMMIT (THE) 2200 MEMORIAL DRIVE	For profit - Partnership	130	119	4/5	—	2/5	5/5	3184454300
REGENCY HOUSE OF ALEXANDRIA 5131 MASONIC DRIVE	For profit - Partnership	52	41	3/5	—	1/5	2/5	3184458343
NAOMI HEIGHTS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER 2421 E. TEXAS AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	139	104	2/5	—	1/5	2/5	3184435638

Pharmacies in Alexandria

19 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALBERTSONS - 2715	2265 SOUTH MACARTHUR DRIVE	318-487-9395
CVS - 5276	721 BOLTON AVENUE	318-443-8405
CVS - 5607	4443 JACKSON STREET EXTENSION	318-448-1683
KIRBY'S FAMILY PHARMACY	1305 WINDSOR PLACE	318-445-2575
KROGER	1422 MACARTHUR DRIVE	318-442-0512
MAGNOLIA PHARMACY SERVICES	1783 JACKSON STREET	318-443-5810
PEARSON SPECIALTY PHARMACY	2804 NORTH BOLTON AVENUE	318-448-7366
PHARMED PHARMACY	3108 JACKSON STREET	318-442-1122
RED RIVER PHARMACY	211 4TH STREET	318-473-3082
RITE AID - 7341	3437 MASONIC DRIVE	318-445-4557
RITE AID - 7342	219 MACARTHUR DRIVE	318-473-2895
SAM'S CLUB - 8181	3805 NORTH BOULEVARD	318-442-9730
SENTRY DRUG	1002 3RD STREET	318-442-4475
SUPER 1 FOODS - 601	604 MACARTHUR DRIVE	318-442-5710
THE PILL BOX	4740 JACKSON STREET EXTENSION	318-448-2445
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 4295	6225 COLISEUM BOULEVARD	318-448-4841
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 539	2050 NORTH MALL DRIVE	318-445-4308
WALGREENS - 1657	3333 MASONIC DRIVE	318-445-6386
WALGREENS - 2012	4444 JACKSON STREET EXTENSION	318-448-9340

EV Charging Stations in Alexandria

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown - Tesla Supercharger	701 4th Street	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Target T0167 (Alexandria, LA)	2206 Memorial Dr	Electrify America		6	J1772COMBO	public
28 WEST CHEVRON FAST DC	7520 Coliseum Blvd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
WALKER KIA S1	1515 Dorchester Drive	ChargePoint Network		1	J1772COMBO	public
28 WEST CHEVRON LEVEL 2	7520 Coliseum Blvd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Fairfield Inn & Suites Alexandria - Tesla Destination	2830 S MacArthur Dr	Tesla Destination	4		J1772 TESLA	public
Hixson Ford of Alexandria	2506 MacArthur Dr	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Leglue Nissan	6400 Coliseum Blvd	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Leglue Nissan	6400 Coliseum Blvd	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private

Cell Towers in Alexandria

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
1736 BAYOU MARIA RD	TOWER	168
1736 BAYOU MARIA RD	TOWER	168
337 Highway 3130	TOWER	137
337 Highway 3130	TOWER	137
10462 Highway 165	TOWER	128
10462 Highway 165	TOWER	128
6009 Hwy 112	TOWER	97
6009 Hwy 112	TOWER	97
5000' NW from the inter. of Hwy. 1 & Hwy. 457 on the W side of Hwy. 1	TOWER	96
Approx. 1.9 miles ENE of the int. of SR28 with SR121	TOWER	96
Approx. 1.9 miles ENE of the int. of SR28 with SR121	TOWER	96
Approx. 0.73 miles NNW of the int. of US167 with US71	TOWER	96
Approx. 0.73 miles NNW of the int. of US167 with US71	TOWER	96
5000' NW from the inter. of Hwy. 1 & Hwy. 457 on the W side of Hwy. 1	TOWER	96
1 MI N OF INT OF US165 & US167; 1 MI NNW	TOWER	95
1 MI N OF INT OF US165 & US167; 1 MI NNW	TOWER	95
3759 Patterson Road	TOWER	95
3759 Patterson Road	TOWER	95
3044 HWY 112	TOWER	93
3044 HWY 112	TOWER	93
2006 McArthur Drive	TOWER	89
2006 McArthur Drive	TOWER	89
Less than 1.00 nmi East of	TOWER	81
Less than 1.00 nmi East of	TOWER	81
2400' N from the inter of Timberlake Dr & US 165 on the W side of US 165	TOWER	81
1000' NW of LA HWY 107(Melrose St) & SR 3263(Pinegrove Dr) on N of Glendale Rd	TOWER	81
1000' NW of LA HWY 107(Melrose St) & SR 3263(Pinegrove Dr) on N of Glendale Rd	TOWER	81
2400' N from the inter of Timberlake Dr & US 165 on the W side of US 165	TOWER	81
7765 Highway 1	TOWER	79
7765 Highway 1	TOWER	79
204 OVERBROOK ROAD	TOWER	79
204 OVERBROOK ROAD	TOWER	79
251 Brown's Bend Road	TOWER	78
251 Brown's Bend Road	TOWER	78
2000FT. WSW OF THE INTERSECTION OF SR3128 WITH SR28 0.6 MILES WSW OF LIBUSE	TOWER	78
2000FT. WSW OF THE INTERSECTION OF SR3128 WITH SR28 0.6 MILES WSW OF LIBUSE	TOWER	78
4105 PINEBROOK TRACE	TOWER	70
4105 PINEBROOK TRACE	TOWER	70
2500' from the inter of Twin Bridges Rd and Vicki Ln on S side of Twin Bridges,	TOWER	61
2500' from the inter of Twin Bridges Rd and Vicki Ln on S side of Twin Bridges,	TOWER	61
3224 Industrial Drive	TOWER	61
3224 Industrial Drive	TOWER	61
244 Hazmuka	TOWER	59
244 Hazmuka	TOWER	59
3381 ROSALINA STREET	TOWER	58
3381 ROSALINA STREET	TOWER	58
2520 AIR BASE ROAD; 4 MILES WNW OF ALEXANDRIA	TOWER	41
2520 AIR BASE ROAD; 4 MILES WNW OF ALEXANDRIA	TOWER	41

Fire Stations in Alexandria

Name	Address	Type	Phone
City of Alexandria Fire Department	1000 Bolton AVE	Career	318-441-6600
England Airpark Fire Dept	1329 Billy Mitchell BLVD	Career	318-448-5321
Rapides Parish Fire District 2	5104 Ransbottom DR	Career	318-445-8124
Rapides Parish Fire District #9	9887 Highway 1 S	Volunteer	318-767-1434

Power Plants Near Alexandria

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
OVERTON HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-92.3	P
D G HUNTER	NATURAL GAS INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE; NATURAL GA	221112	-92.5	OP

Bridges in Alexandria

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Slab	Concrete	1990	100	53,224	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	140	53,224	G
Slab	Concrete	1995	140	45,104	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1994	1,860	45,104	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	210	42,770	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1994	10,504	42,770	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	550	42,770	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	212	42,770	G
Culvert	Concrete	1944	53	42,243	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1972	308	40,347	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1995	2,605	35,040	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	156	33,869	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1994	4,068	33,869	F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Concrete continuous	1995	565	31,285	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1994	290	31,285	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1993	97	31,187	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1996	475	29,767	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1994	392	29,767	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1992	2,028	29,200	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1949	120	28,087	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1996	2,027	27,628	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1994	4,153	27,628	F
Slab	Concrete	1991	260	25,033	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1991	1,623	25,033	G
Culvert	Concrete	1990	28	24,080	G
Slab	Concrete	1990	100	24,080	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1990	390	24,080	F
Culvert	Concrete	1944	42	22,385	G
Culvert	Concrete	1944	35	22,385	G
Culvert	Concrete	1944	33	22,385	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	1,776	20,561	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1992	556	20,561	G
Slab	Concrete	1995	140	20,561	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1994	1,860	20,561	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1994	247	20,561	G
Slab	Concrete	1990	100	20,561	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	140	20,561	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	210	20,561	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	550	20,561	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	212	20,561	G
Slab	Concrete	1991	260	20,561	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1991	1,453	20,561	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1996	4,153	18,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2016	3,005	17,593	G
Slab	Concrete	1989	25	17,593	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1974	553	17,593	F
Slab	Concrete	1993	140	17,593	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1971	131	17,593	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1995	90	17,593	G
Culvert	Concrete	1944	48	17,561	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1995	777	16,934	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	1,788	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1992	1,532	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	696	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	931	15,642	G
Slab	Concrete	1992	25	15,642	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Concrete continuous	1993	289	15,642	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1994	392	15,642	G
Slab	Concrete	1990	100	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	176	15,642	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1995	1,316	15,642	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1994	2,213	15,642	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1995	344	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	350	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	429	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	1,235	15,642	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	2,388	15,642	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1996	2,525	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	176	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	172	15,642	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1995	2,434	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	443	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1994	528	15,642	G
Culvert	Concrete	1991	31	15,642	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2003	523	14,994	G
Slab	Concrete	1989	25	14,299	G
Slab	Concrete	1990	100	11,969	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1990	390	11,969	F
Slab	Concrete	1994	140	10,946	F
Culvert	Concrete	1944	21	10,946	F
Culvert	Concrete	2010	63	10,800	G
Slab	Concrete	1992	100	10,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2015	3,015	10,090	G
Slab	Concrete	1958	120	9,641	F
Culvert	Steel	1997	46	9,482	G
Culvert	Steel	1997	23	9,482	G
Culvert	Steel	1997	60	9,482	G
Culvert	Steel	1997	28	9,482	G
Culvert	Steel	1997	52	9,482	G
Culvert	Steel	1997	30	9,482	G
Culvert	Steel	1997	29	9,482	G
Culvert	Steel	1997	21	9,482	G
Culvert	Steel	1997	22	9,482	G
Culvert	Steel	1997	38	9,482	G
Culvert	Concrete	1944	28	9,482	G
Slab	Concrete	1995	100	8,900	G
Slab	Concrete	1993	260	7,754	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1992	1,794	7,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	10,488	7,400	F
Movable (Lift)	Steel	1985	1,029	6,865	F
Slab	Concrete	1993	121	6,767	G
Slab	Concrete	1993	80	6,767	G
Slab	Concrete	2006	100	6,200	G
Culvert	Steel	1973	29	5,157	F
Slab	Concrete	1989	25	4,598	G
Slab	Concrete	1975	120	4,442	P
Slab	Concrete	1994	100	4,442	G
Culvert	Concrete	1994	32	4,442	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1970	187	3,800	F
Culvert	Concrete	1991	26	3,800	G
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1980	59	2,861	P
Slab	Concrete	1982	38	2,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2006	158	2,343	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1993	1,188	2,205	G
Slab	Concrete	1981	135	2,110	F
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	91	2,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1996	966	2,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	1,521	1,770	F
Slab	Concrete	1985	191	1,550	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1951	25	1,500	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1989	354	1,460	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Concrete continuous	1989	1,291	1,460	G
Slab	Concrete	1992	152	1,340	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2015	120	900	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2018	120	900	G
Slab	Concrete	1996	120	868	G
Slab	Concrete	1994	140	868	G
Slab	Concrete	2023	220	334	G
Slab	Concrete	1993	172	290	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2018	120	270	G
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	82	240	P
Slab	Concrete	1995	160	227	F
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1981	90	200	P
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	171	175	F
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1970	32	75	F
Culvert	Concrete	1989	22	50	G

Correctional Facilities in Alexandria

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
ALEXANDRIA STAGING FACILITY	96 GEORGE THOMPSON DR	FEDERAL	-999	400	OPEN
RAPIDS PARISH DETENTION CENTER III	7400 ACADEMY DR	COUNTY	329	381	OPEN
RAPIDES PARISH DETENTION CENTER I	700 MURRAY STREET	COUNTY	356	348	OPEN
RAPIDES PARISH TRANSITIONAL WORK PROGRAM	400-C JOHN ALLISON DRIVE	COUNTY	201	315	OPEN
RAPIDES PARISH DETENTION CENTER II	400 B JOHN ALLISON DR	COUNTY	140	200	OPEN

Airports Near Alexandria

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Alexandria International Airport	AEX	Medium Airport
Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport	ESF	Medium Airport
Polk Army Air Field	POE	Medium Airport
Allen Parish Airport	—	Small Airport
B T & K H Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Bailey Air Airport	—	Small Airport
Bordelon Custom Spraying Airport	—	Small Airport
Bordelonville Airport	—	Small Airport
Bunkie Flying Service Airport	—	Small Airport
Bunkie Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Central Farmers Coop Airport	—	Small Airport
Chandler Airport	—	Small Airport
Chataignier Airport	—	Small Airport
Circle G Airport	—	Small Airport
Cloverleaf Airport	—	Small Airport
Coles Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Cunningham Field	—	Small Airport
David G Joyce Airport	—	Small Airport
Detel Airport	—	Small Airport
Dufour Airport	—	Small Airport
Dufour Airport	—	Small Airport
Geronimo Forward Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Grass Roots Airport	—	Small Airport
Hanks Airport	—	Small Airport
Jasmine Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Jena Airport	—	Small Airport
Jonesville Airport	—	Small Airport
Jonesville Lock Airport	—	Small Airport
Kent's Flying Service Airport	—	Small Airport
Keystone Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Kurthwood Forest Service Airstrip	—	Small Airport
L'Anse Aux Pailles Airport	—	Small Airport
La Petite Airdrome Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Latanier Airport	—	Small Airport
Little Eva Plantation Airport	—	Small Airport
Little River Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Louisiana Delta Plantation Airport	—	Small Airport
Louisiana Delta South End Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
M&J Flying Services Airport	—	Small Airport
Majors Airpark	—	Small Airport
Marksville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Max Airport	—	Small Airport
Moncrief Plantation Airport	—	Small Airport
Morrow Strip	—	Small Airport
Natchitoches Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Pineville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Pollock Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Red Hawk Airport	—	Small Airport
Richmond Plantation Airport	—	Small Airport
Robinson Landing Strip (II)	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Alexandria

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone


Ball Police and Town Hall
Ball Police Department
Creola Police
Louisiana State Police Troop E

Grocery Stores in Alexandria

53 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
ALBERTSONS 3215	Supermarket	2265 S Macarthur Dr
Alexandria Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	2727 Jackson St
Asian Market	Grocery Store	3656 North Blvd
Chevron Food Mart	Convenience Store	5003 Lee St
Chitown Gas And Grocery	Convenience Store	3812 3rd St
Circle K 2704174	Convenience Store	3417 Jackson St
Circle K 2707778	Convenience Store	730 MACARTHUR DR
Circle K Stores Inc 2707769	Convenience Store	5819 Masonic Dr
Circle K Stores Inc. 2707775	Convenience Store	4029 JACKSON ST EXT
Coleman's Grocery	Convenience Store	1436 Vance Ave
CRAWFISH PORT	Specialty Store	4731 Lee St
CVS/ PHARMACY 5607	Other	4443 Jackson Street Ext
D&d Stop & Save	Convenience Store	2900 S Macarthur Dr
DOLLAR GENERAL 11163	Other	5101 Horseshoe Dr
Dollar General 11719	Other	2108 N Bolton Ave
Dollar General 11805	Other	2314 Broadway Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 13872	Other	1616 Bringhurst St
Dollar General 21454	Other	415 Willow Glen River Rd
Dollar General 25832	Other	5805 Masonic Dr
Dollar General 6611	Other	7518A Coliseum Blvd
DOLLAR GENERAL 7150	Other	1800 Macarthur Dr
Dollar Tree 2496	Other	2071 N Mall Dr
Dollar Tree 6597	Other	616 Macarthur Dr
Duke's One Stop Shop	Convenience Store	1624 England Dr
Flowers Bakery Outlet 50000223	Convenience Store	1812 Memorial Dr
Gas Mart	Convenience Store	2042 N Bolton Ave
Jerusalem Grocery & Meat Market	Grocery Store	4727 Lee St
Joes Grocery	Convenience Store	3606 3rd St
Jubilee Justice	Farmers and Markets	6233 Old Baton Rouge Hwy
King City #2	Convenience Store	2901 3rd St
KROGER 381	Super Store	1422 Macarthur Dr
Kwik N Easy	Convenience Store	3723 S Macarthur Dr
Mac's Fresh Market 7	Supermarket	4615 Jackson Street Ext
MARTIN MEATS INC	Specialty Store	2017 Lee St
Murphy USA 7469	Convenience Store	6201 Coliseum Blvd
Murphy USA 7552	Convenience Store	2052 N Mall Dr
N & N Food Mart	Grocery Store	1984 Monroe St
Sam's Club 8181	Super Store	3805 North Blvd
Sams Grocery	Convenience Store	2301 Broadway Ave
Sams PDQ Mart	Convenience Store	1904 Lee St
Save More	Convenience Store	4400 Lee St
Super 1 Foods 601	Supermarket	604 Macarthur Dr
SUPER ZAKS	Convenience Store	2929 Masonic Dr
TARGET STORE T167	Super Store	2206 Memorial Dr
Town And Country Meats	Specialty Store	5801 Masonic Dr
Vietnamese Market	Grocery Store	4720 Jackson St Ext
Walgreens 01657	Other	3333 Masonic Dr
Walgreens 02012	Other	4444 Jackson Street Ext
Walmart Neighborhood Market 3727	Super Store	812 Belleau Wood Blvd
Walmart Supercenter 4295	Super Store	6225 Coliseum Blvd
Walmart Supercenter 539	Super Store	2050 N Mall Dr
Y Not Stop Airpark 900	Convenience Store	6019 Old Boyce Rd
Y Not Stop Versailles 1050	Convenience Store	64 Versailles Blvd

Post Offices in Alexandria

4 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Alexandria Post Office	1715 Odom Street
Alexandria Post Office (Downtown Alexandria)	201 Johnston Street
Alexandria Post Office (South Park Station)	3401 Government Street
Alexandria Post Office (Westside Station)	1411 Metro Drive

Treatment Centers in Alexandria

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Beacon Behavioral Outpatient - Alexandria	Both	318-441-0800
Caring Choices of Alexandria - Central LA Human Service District	Both	318-484-5191
Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center - Alexandria IOP	Substance Abuse	318-704-6157

DOL Wage Violations in Alexandria

56 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $952,401 in back wages owed to 991 employees.

Violations

$952,401

Back Wages Owed

991

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Patriot Mudlogging	SIGNIFICANT	—	71301	—	1	$274,298	$3,758	73
Guardian Angels Care Services, Inc.	SIGNIFICANT	—	71303	—	1	$160,477	$1,244	129
Amian Angels, Inc.	SIGNIFICANT	—	71302	—	1	$151,835	$1,633	93
El Paso Mexican Grill	—	—	71303	—	1	$86,413	$1,490	58
Hana Steakhouse and Sushi Bar	—	—	71301	—	1	$41,764	$1,193	35
Debarge's Crawfish	—	—	71301	—	1	$35,208	$1,760	20
A Blessing Personal Home Care Services, LLC	—	—	71302	—	1	$23,342	$1,229	19
Matthews Memorial Health Care Center	—	—	71303	—	1	$20,298	$4,060	5
Tarver Land Development LLC	—	—	71301	—	1	$15,109	$7,555	2
Simpson Security Systems, Inc.	—	Simpson Security Systems, Inc	71303	—	1	$13,219	$944	14
Cenla Urgent Care	—	—	71303	—	1	$9,229	$1,318	7
Canterbury House Nursing Home	—	—	71301	—	1	$8,668	$170	51
St. Mary's Residential Training School	—	—	71303	—	1	$7,933	$1,322	6
Service Master By Clark	—	—	71303	—	1	$7,702	$700	11
Budget Inn	—	—	71303	—	1	$7,353	$3,677	2
Sam's Air Conditioning	—	—	71301	—	1	$7,199	$720	10
Oriental Wok	—	—	71301	—	1	$6,934	$165	42
YANKEE CLIPPER [OSHA]	—	—	71301	Landscaping Services	1	$6,686	$209	32
Cornerstone Learning Center, Inc.	—	—	71303	—	1	$6,219	$296	21
B J's Pizza House (Branch)	—	—	71303	—	1	$6,094	$2,031	3
Atwoods Bakery	—	—	71303	—	1	$5,804	$967	6
Mi Tierra Restaurante Mexicano	—	—	71301	—	1	$5,165	$369	14
Adult Emporium	—	—	71301	—	1	$4,493	$346	13
American Wholesale Mattress	—	—	71302	—	1	$4,289	$4,289	1
Popeyes-Louisiana Kitchen	—	Restaurant Brands International	71303	—	1	$3,040	$234	13
Alexandria Day Care I	—	—	71301	—	1	$2,686	$269	10
Medical Technology, Inc.	—	—	71303	—	1	$2,614	$523	5
Comfort Inn	—	Choice Hotels	71303	—	1	$2,604	$145	18
Turner & Turner Contracting	—	—	71301	—	1	$2,593	$259	10
Life's Little Treasures	—	—	71301	—	1	$2,331	$388	6
Burger King	—	Restaurant Brands International	71303	—	1	$2,226	$742	3
Subway	—	Subway	71301	—	2	$1,949	$85	23
Oriental Wok Chinese Restaurant	—	—	71303	—	1	$1,878	$134	14
Kwik Way	—	—	71301	—	1	$1,794	$1,794	1
Professional Home Health Services	—	—	71303	—	1	$1,667	$60	28
Bonnette Wire & Recovery LLC	—	—	71303	—	1	$1,555	$389	4
St. Mary's Residential Training School	—	—	71306	—	1	$1,459	$243	6
Comfort Suites/Super 8 Motel	—	Choice Hotels	71303	—	1	$1,442	$76	19
The Arc Rapides, Inc.	—	—	71301	—	1	$1,403	$17	85
El Reparo Mexican Restaurant	—	—	71303	—	1	$1,030	$258	4
Central Louisiana Medical Transportation, LLC	—	—	71301	—	1	$555	$277	2
Guardian Angel Kiddie College	—	—	71301	—	1	$530	$106	5
Baymont Inn & Suites	—	—	71303	—	1	$506	$506	1
Daniel Heitman, OD	—	—	71301	—	1	$433	$144	3
Cynthia's Lil Angels Daycare Center, LLC	—	—	71303	—	1	$373	$75	5
Kirby's Family Pharmacy Inc.	—	—	71303	—	1	$357	$51	7
Quality Inn	—	Choice Hotels	71303	—	2	$274	$274	1
Verona Italian Restaurant	—	—	71301	—	1	$267	$89	3
Westside Habilitation Center	—	—	71306	—	1	$264	$8	35
Humble Home Academy Inc.	—	—	71303	—	1	$241	$40	6

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alexandria

94 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ACTS MISSIONS CHAPTER OF ALEXANDRIA	4400 COLISEUM BLVD
AFRICAN AMERICAN MISSIONARY ORGANIZATION MINISTRY	1418 PARK AVE
ALEXANDRIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH	4210 COLISEUM BLVD
ALL WORLD GAYATRI PARIWAR - LOUISIANA	5508 BENJAMIN ST
ANOINTED KINGDOM CHURCH	5921 GENE BALL DR
ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	2308 HOUSTON ST
AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 7912
BAPTIST MESSAGE	PO BOX 311
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY CENTER	4303 COLISEUM BLVD
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS	2004 LYNDA LEE ST
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA	PO BOX 7417
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA INCORPORATED	PO BOX 12833
CENTRAL LOUISIANA INTERFAITH	1700 BANK DR
CHRISTIAN LOVE BAPTIST CHURCH	3515 HUDSON BLVD
CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER	6101 MASONIC DR
CHRISTS COMPASSION MINISTRIES INC	5615 JACKSON ST BLDG E
CHURCH OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA	6006 BENJAMIN ST
DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	3414 TULANE AVE
DOING GOOD MINISTRIES	4809 WESTGARDEN BLVD
EAST IN EDEN MINISTRY INC	2211 HIGHWAY 457
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA LA	430 JACKSON ST
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA INC	3917 BROWN ST
FAMILIES IN CONNECTION MINISTRIES INC CARE SERVICES	PO BOX 7034
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	3814 BAYOU RAPIDES RD
FIRST NEW LIGHT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	5752 BAYOU RAPIDES RD
FIRST ST MARK B C INC	2706 LASALLE DR
FIRST UNION BAPTIST CHURCH	213 HOPE ST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST KINDERGARTEN	2727 JACKSON ST
GLOBAL IMPACT MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 14
GODS DELIVERY MAN MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 8781
GODS HOUSE OF PRAYER MINISTRY	16 BOLTON AVE
GRACE PRESTBYTERIAN CHURCH	4900 JACKSON ST
GRAVITY MINISTRIES	2506 JACKSON ST
GREATER MAGNOLIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	1511 BRINGHURST ST
GREATER ST LAWRENCE BAPTIST CHURCH	2911 CYPRESS ST
GREG TEXADA MINISTRIES INTL	5244 RAPHAEL DR
HARMONY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA	2907 HOUSTON ST
HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH	4210 COLISEUM BLVD
HIGH HOPE MINISTRIES	441 HIGHPOINT DR
HOPE MINISTRY	PO BOX 12623
HOUSE OF FAITH MINISTRIES	1005 WINDERMERE BLVD
HOUSE OF KINGS OUTREACH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC	1417 BRINGHURST ST
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL BETHEL	2025 CAPPEL RD
INGLEWOOD GRACE COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRIES	180 FOX FIRE LN
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA	2232 WORLEY DR
JESUS IS THE REASON MINISTRY	3621 KEES AVE
JESUS OUTREACH HEALING MINISTRIES INC	2418 NORTHVIEW DR
KING OF KINGS LUTHERAN CHURCH	309 W LAUREN DR
LIBERTY CHURCH INC	PO BOX 11766
LIFE CATALYST INC	1745 WHITE ST
LIVE OAK COMMUNITY CHURCH	8 HEYMAN LN
LIVING IN FAITH MINISTRIES INC	2506 JACKSON ST
LOUISIANA BAPTIST CONVENTION EXECUTIVE BOARD	PO BOX 311
LOUISIANA CENTRAL DISTRICT CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	1620 FRANK LUKE RD
LOUISIANA DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	1275 DORCHESTER DR
LOUISIANA OUTPOURING	5615 JACKSON ST BLDG E
MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	1800 ENGLAND DR
MARKSVILLE ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTER INCORPORATED	1003 BOLTON AVE
MECCA GRAND TEMPLE	4602 WAVERLY BLVD
MORTON BUSTARD MINISTRIES INC	6209 BRADFORD DR
MOST HOLY MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 5081
MOUNT PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH	1401 S HARVARD ST
MT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 7091
NAZARENE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	2611 OVERTON ST
NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST OF RUSTON	1620 FRANK LUKE RD
NEW CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INC	825 STRACENER ST
NEW DAY DELIVERANCE HOLINESS CHURCH OF ALEXANDER INC	P O BOX 54
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 5791
NEW MORNING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA LOUISIANA INC	3105 ADAMS CT
NEW SCOTT OLLY BAPTIST CHURCH	2627 WILLOW GLENN RD
NEW TESTAMENT BAPTIST CHURCH OF RAPIDES LA INCORPORATED	2527 HORSESHOE DR
NOMADIC COLLECTIVE LLC	428 HIGHPOINT DR
ONE LIFE CHURCH INC	6250 COLISEUM BLVD
PENTACOSTAL FOUNDATION	PO BOX 8838
PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	410 SOLOMON ST
RADIO MARIA INC	601 WASHINGTON ST
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH	4809 MASONIC DR
RELIGIOUS ADVENTURES INC	4305 PECAN DR
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA INC	7001 MASONIC DR
SECOND EVERGREEN BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA	PO BOX 5728
SERVING GRACE	4200 S MACARTHUR DR
SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 8843
SONIA QUARTERS OUTREACH MINISTRY	3102 ADAMS CT
ST JAMES EPISCOPAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC	1620 MURRAY ST
ST RITAS CHURCH	4401 BAYOU RAPIDES RD
STORE FRONT CHURCH	1008 ROYCE DR
THE COMFORTER BAPTIST CHURCH	2822 MONROE ST
THE NEIGHBORHOOD INC	1831 VANCE AVE
THRONE OF GRACE OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	78 PROSPECT ST
TODAY S PRAISE AND WORSHIP INC	70 JANELL DR
TRUE VINE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	831 BROADWAY AVE
UNITED EDUCATIONAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION INC	5204 SALLY ST
WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER	PO BOX 13195
WORD OF FAITH KINGDOM CHURCH	4210 S MACARTHUR DR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexandria

What is the population of Alexandria?

Alexandria has a population of 44,566 residents and is located in Louisiana. The population density is 1,565 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 52.9% female and 47.1% male.

Is Alexandria expensive to live in?

Alexandria is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $47,357, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $182,800 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $946 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Alexandria safe?

Public safety is a concern in Alexandria, with a violent crime rate of 1,570 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,964 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Alexandria receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Alexandria?

Alexandria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Alexandria?

Alexandria has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $996. There are 4,093 business establishments in the area, including 259 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 4.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Alexandria?

The median home value in Alexandria is $182,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $137,878. For renters, the median monthly rent is $946. Fair market rent is $832 for a 1-bedroom and $1,007 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 52.3%. The average annual property tax is $3,379.

How are the schools in Alexandria?

Schools in Alexandria have an average test score of 4.6 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 24.2% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. 10.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Alexandria?

The obesity rate in Alexandria is 44.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 21.3% of adults are smokers. 34.7% are physically inactive. 26.6% of residents report depression. 10.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 70.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,191.

What is transportation like in Alexandria?

The average commute in Alexandria is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.6% of workers drive alone to work, 3% use public transit, and 4.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Alexandria?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Alexandria is 37.2% White, 56% Black or African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino. 94.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.4% speak Spanish. 8.1% of the population are military veterans. 18.3% of residents have a disability. 89.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Pineville, LA 14,268 pop · 5.0 mi Woodworth, LA 2,352 pop · 8.8 mi Ball, LA 3,900 pop · 9.4 mi Boyce, LA 1,295 pop · 13.6 mi Deville, LA 1,261 pop · 19.7 mi Colfax, LA 1,442 pop · 20.7 mi Fifth Ward, LA 1,104 pop · 22.0 mi Glenmora, LA 1,299 pop · 23.1 mi Marksville, LA 4,964 pop · 26.6 mi Bunkie, LA 3,299 pop · 28.8 mi Mansura, LA 1,254 pop · 29.2 mi Cottonport, LA 1,777 pop · 32.5 mi Jena, LA 4,139 pop · 34.0 mi Oakdale, LA 6,614 pop · 34.7 mi

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