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Ridgecrest, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Concordia Parish County
Ridgecrest, LA
At a Glance
How Ridgecrest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgecrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ridgecrest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ridgecrest residents earn a median household income of $41,750 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,670. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 483 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgecrest is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,467. Median rent is $948/month, with 24.1% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Ridgecrest reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,401/100K.
Education
7.0% of adults in Ridgecrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgecrest has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.