What are the schools like in Reeves, LA?

Reeves is served primarily by Allen Parish. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Reeves?

The median household income in Reeves, LA is $44,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Reeves, LA?

Reeves has an average high temperature of 62.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.3 inches.

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

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

Reeves has a violent crime rate of 93.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 370.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Reeves, LA a Good Place to Live?

Reeves is a small town of 155 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $44,375 and a 2.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Reeves stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Reeves is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Reeves metro area.

Metric	Reeves, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$688	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Reeves's violent crime rate is 93.7 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.7 /100k

Property Crime

370.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Reeves is served primarily by Allen Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Reeves, LA	National Avg
School District	Allen Parish	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Reeves sees average highs of 62.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 64.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Reeves, LA
Average High — January	62.5°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	64.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Reeves, LA	National Avg
Population	155	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kinder, LA 11 mi Longville, LA 13 mi Fenton, LA 13 mi Gillis, LA 14 mi Oberlin, LA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Reeves

Reeves, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70658

Reeves vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reeves, LA affordable or expensive?

Reeves has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $688/month against a median household income of $44,375.

What is the crime rate in Reeves, LA?

Reeves's violent crime rate is 93.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 370.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Reeves?

Public schools in Reeves are operated by Allen Parish. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Reeves, LA a good place to live?

Reeves, LA has a population of 155, a median household income of $44,375, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Reeves?

Reeves averages 62.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Reeves?

Reeves, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70658.

What is the population of Reeves?

The population of Reeves, Louisiana is 155 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Reeves?

Key numbers for living in Reeves: median home N/A, median household income $44,375, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Reeves side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.