Rio, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Pearl River County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
217
Population
192/sq mi density
67°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rio, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
7% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
How Rio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
36.1% of adults in Rio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population217
Median Age13.2 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female23% / 77%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,530M
Avg Weekly Wage$791
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,640
Housing Units68
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain61.9 in/yr
Elevation101 ft
Education
B+Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.