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Ridgecrest, LA


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Ridgecrest, Louisiana

Ridgecrest, Louisiana, in Concordia county, is 71 miles SE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 143 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town contains a population of approximately 801.

The People and Families of Ridgecrest

In Ridgecrest, about 56% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Ridgecrest, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgecrest had a median family income of $32,917.

Ridgecrest Housing

Ridgecrest has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ridgecrest, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ridgecrest strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRidgecrest Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Ridgecrest Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ridgecrest, LA

Comparing Ridgecrest to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population810
Racial Diversity82
Senior Citizens79
Male Share of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Housing Recently Built41
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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