What are the schools like in Richwood, LA?

School district data for Richwood is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Richwood?

The median household income in Richwood, LA is $28,594 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.0%.

What is the weather like in Richwood, LA?

Richwood has an average high temperature of 57.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Richwood, LA affordable or expensive?

Richwood's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richwood is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $68,300 and the median rent is $820 per month.

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

Richwood has a violent crime rate of 1150.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3849.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richwood, LA a Good Place to Live?

Richwood is a small town of 3,847 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $28,594 and a 12.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Richwood 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 Richwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Richwood 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: 83.6

Richwood's overall cost of living index is 83.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richwood costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Richwood, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$68,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$820	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	32.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$28,594	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Richwood's violent crime rate is 1150.8 per 100,000 residents — 203% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1150.8 /100k

Property Crime

3849.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Richwood, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richwood sees average highs of 57.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 56.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richwood, LA
Average High — January	57.6°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	56.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Richwood, LA	National Avg
Population	3,847	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	20.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	73.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	16.6%	22.2%
65 and over	7.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Monroe, LA 5 mi Brownsville, LA 6 mi Bawcomville, LA 6 mi West Monroe, LA 6 mi Lakeshore, LA 6 mi

Richwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richwood, LA affordable or expensive?

Richwood's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Richwood roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $68,300 and median rent is $820/month.

What is the crime rate in Richwood, LA?

Richwood's violent crime rate is 1150.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3849.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richwood?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Richwood, LA a good place to live?

Richwood, LA has a population of 3,847, a median household income of $28,594, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%. 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 Richwood?

Richwood averages 57.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.5 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Richwood?

The population of Richwood, Louisiana is 3,847 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richwood?

Key numbers for living in Richwood: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $68,300, median household income $28,594, crime index 255 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.