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Ridgecrest, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Concordia Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
718
Population
1,670/sq mi density
$41,750
Median Income
$16,670 per capita
$57,500
Home Value
$137,467 Zillow
$948
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$41,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $948/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgecrest enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,670/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6018°N, 91.5304°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Concordia Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in |
Ridgecrest has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.7").