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DeRidder, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Beauregard Parish County
DeRidder, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is DeRidder a Good Place to Live?
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 5.8% (61% 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 $178,419. 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.
Safety & Crime
DeRidder reports 603 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,494/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.