DeRidder, LA

Louisiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
9,812 Population
$58,596 Median Income
$160,800 Home Value
$929 Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
37.7 yrs Median Age
22.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
3.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.8
Education

People

Population9,812
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,056/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 53.2%

Economy

3.3/5
Median Income$58,596
Per Capita Income$32,744
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty Rate11.0%
County GDP$1,972M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$160,800
Zillow Value$178,419
Median Rent$929
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Depression27.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Jan / Jul50° / 82°
Rain64 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+88.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Work From Home2.9%
BroadbandN/A

How DeRidder Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$58,596
Home Value$160,800
Median Rent$929
Poverty Rate11.0%
Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
Unemployment5.8%
Avg Temperature67.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population9,812
Population Density1,056 per sq mi
Median Age37.7 years
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53.2% Black 30.6% Hispanic 2% Other 14.2%
White53.2%
Black or African American30.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races14.2%

Language

English Only94.7%
Spanish Speakers5.3%
English 94.7% Spanish 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability22.5%
Health Insurance92.6%

Income

22% below avg
Median Household Income$58,596
Per Capita Income$32,744
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$964
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$68,491

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Poverty Rate11.0%
Total Establishments (County)858
County GDP$1,972M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation51
Healthcare Facilities66
Retail Stores111
Manufacturing16
Total Establishments858

Industry Mix

Restaurants 51 Healthcare 66 Retail 111 Manufacturing 16

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$68,491
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,210

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.0 min
Work From Home2.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

43% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$160,800
Zillow Home Value Index$178,419

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$199,000
Price Per Sq Ft$96
Homes Sold (month)9
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops20.3%
Active Inventory64

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied64.8%

Rental Costs

20% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$929
Zillow Rent Index$946

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,210
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.37%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure38.7%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity29.8%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.6%
Regular Checkup80.7%
Premature Death Rate11,152 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.0 / 10
Exercise Access21.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)66
Restaurants (County)51

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

50°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average67.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation64.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Land Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density1,056 per sq mi
Latitude30.8450°
Longitude-93.2952°
County FIPS22011

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.1%
D 13.8%

Republican +71.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
High School+88.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,056 per sq mi
Land Area9.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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