Ruston, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

22,224 Population 1,049/sq mi density

$32,765 Median Income $21,929 per capita

$226,700 Home Value $222,018 Zillow

$819 Median Rent 41.2% income on rent

65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

384 Violent Crime/100K 3,057 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$32,765 median income, 1.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$226,700 home value, $819/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)

Education

4.4 / 5.0

42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Trails in Ruston (2)

SALINE BAYOU CANOE TRAIL #4002

WATER · 23.0 mi · WATER · Class 2

SALINE BAYOU FOOT TRAIL #4003

TERRA · 3.1 mi · NATIVE MATERIAL · Class 2

Hiking (01/01-12/31)