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Ringgold, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bienville Parish County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,475 Population 636/sq mi density
$22,833 Median Income $13,457 per capita
$112,100 Home Value $112,799 Zillow
$321 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 418 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,833 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$112,100 home value, $321/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ringgold, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,833
70% below
$13,457 per capita
Home Value
$112,100
60% below
Zillow: $112,799
Median Rent
$321/mo
72% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
78% below
418/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.4%
60% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Ringgold Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
30%
Home Value
40%
Rent
28%
Poverty
226%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ringgold a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ringgold residents earn a median household income of $22,833 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,457. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ringgold is $112,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,799. Median rent is $321/month, with 30.3% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Ringgold reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 418/100K.

Education

7.1% of adults in Ringgold hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ringgold has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,475
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$22,833
Per Capita$13,457
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$825M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,100
Rent$321
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$112,799
Housing Units821
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent84/100K
Property418/100K

Health

Obesity51.4%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death17,836/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation269 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute36 min
Broadband61.3%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ringgold was built in 1973.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.