Living in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Rapides Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 132,141, part of the Alexandria, LA MSA metro area. The main communities are Alexandria, Pineville, Glenmora.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,062/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $161K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 63°F) and hot summers (highs around 90°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Rapides Parish has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a predominantly working-class population (21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.