At a Glance
Median Income
$58,596
$32,744 per capita
Home Value
$160,800
Zillow: $196,559
Median Rent
$929/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.6% smoking rate
How DeRidder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows DeRidder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is DeRidder a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
DeRidder residents earn a median household income of $58,596 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,744. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in DeRidder is $160,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,559. Median rent is $929/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
22.8% of adults in DeRidder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
DeRidder has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,812
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,056/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,596
Per Capita$32,744
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$1,972M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,800
Rent$929
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$196,559
Housing Units4,722
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain64.1 in/yr
Elevation180 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in DeRidder was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.