What are the schools like in Rayville, LA?

Rayville is served primarily by Richland Parish. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Rayville?

The median household income in Rayville, LA is $23,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.5%.

What is the weather like in Rayville, LA?

Rayville has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Rayville, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rayville, LA affordable or expensive?

Rayville's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rayville is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,400 and the median rent is $686 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rayville, LA?

Crime rate data for Rayville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Rayville, LA a Good Place to Live?

Rayville is a small town of 3,343 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $23,292 and a 12.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Rayville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rayville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rayville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 84.5

Rayville's overall cost of living index is 84.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rayville costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rayville, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$686	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	27.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$23,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Rayville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Rayville is served primarily by Richland Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rayville, LA	National Avg
School District	Richland Parish	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rayville sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 60.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rayville, LA
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	60.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Rayville, LA	National Avg
Population	3,343	—
Median Age	31.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	16.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	82.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Start, LA 7 mi Oak Ridge, LA 11 mi Mangham, LA 11 mi Baskin, LA 15 mi Swartz, LA 15 mi

Rayville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayville, LA affordable or expensive?

Rayville's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rayville roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,400 and median rent is $686/month.

What is the crime rate in Rayville, LA?

Crime data for Rayville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Rayville?

Public schools in Rayville are operated by Richland Parish. The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rayville, LA a good place to live?

Rayville, LA has a population of 3,343, a median household income of $23,292, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rayville?

Rayville averages 57.4°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.0 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rayville?

The population of Rayville, Louisiana is 3,343 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rayville?

Key numbers for living in Rayville: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $89,400, median household income $23,292, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rayville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.