What are the schools like in Ridgecrest, LA?

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

What is the median household income in Ridgecrest?

The median household income in Ridgecrest, LA is $38,472 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

What is the weather like in Ridgecrest, LA?

Ridgecrest has an average high temperature of 56.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Ridgecrest, LA affordable or expensive?

Ridgecrest's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ridgecrest is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $48,900 and the median rent is $925 per month.

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

Ridgecrest has a violent crime rate of 508.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1178.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ridgecrest, LA a Good Place to Live?

Ridgecrest is a small town of 855 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $38,472 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

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

All Ridgecrest 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: 83.9

Ridgecrest's overall cost of living index is 83.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ridgecrest costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ridgecrest, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$48,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$925	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,472	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Ridgecrest's violent crime rate is 508.9 per 100,000 residents — 34% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

508.9 /100k

Property Crime

1178.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Ridgecrest, 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	6.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ridgecrest sees average highs of 56.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 58.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Ridgecrest, LA
Average High — January	56.9°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	58.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Ridgecrest, LA	National Avg
Population	855	—
Median Age	25.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	39.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	39.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	8.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ferriday, LA 3 mi Minorca, LA 3 mi Vidalia, LA 6 mi Spokane, LA 8 mi Clayton, LA 8 mi

Ridgecrest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgecrest, LA affordable or expensive?

Ridgecrest's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ridgecrest roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $48,900 and median rent is $925/month.

What is the crime rate in Ridgecrest, LA?

Ridgecrest's violent crime rate is 508.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1178.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ridgecrest?

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

Is Ridgecrest, LA a good place to live?

Ridgecrest, LA has a population of 855, a median household income of $38,472, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. 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 Ridgecrest?

Ridgecrest averages 56.9°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ridgecrest?

The population of Ridgecrest, Louisiana is 855 with a median age of 25.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ridgecrest?

Key numbers for living in Ridgecrest: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $48,900, median household income $38,472, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridgecrest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.