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Rayville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Richland Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,297 Population 1,427/sq mi density
$24,474 Median Income $12,634 per capita
$111,600 Home Value $160,723 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,474 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $731/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Rayville, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,474
67% below
$12,634 per capita
Home Value
$111,600
60% below
Zillow: $160,723
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
57/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
41.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.9%
62% above
28.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Rayville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rayville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
33%
Home Value
40%
Rent
63%
Poverty
331%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rayville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rayville residents earn a median household income of $24,474 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,634. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 570 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rayville is $111,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,723. Median rent is $731/month, with 36.4% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Rayville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 57/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.0% of adults in Rayville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rayville has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population3,297
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,427/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$24,474
Per Capita$12,634
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty41.1%
County GDP$857M
Avg Weekly Wage$829

Housing

A
Home Value$111,600
Rent$731
Ownership32.3%
Zillow$160,723
Housing Units1,447
Rent Burden36.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property57/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity51.9%
Diabetes21.9%
Smoking28.3%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death13,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation80 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband67.2%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rayville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.