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Richwood, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
Richwood, LA
At a Glance
How Richwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Richwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Richwood residents earn a median household income of $31,386 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,116. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,397 business establishments, including 313 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richwood is $52,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,254. Median rent is $873/month, with 38.3% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Richwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,216/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Richwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richwood has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.