Ringgold is a small town of 1,686 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $21,761
and a 14.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is
19% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ringgold stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ringgold is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ringgold 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: 80.7
Ringgold's overall cost of living index is 80.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ringgold costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ringgold, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$372
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$21,761
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Ringgold's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents
— 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
317.2 /100k
Property Crime
1027.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ringgold is served primarily by Bienville Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ringgold, LA
National Avg
School District
Bienville Parish
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ringgold sees average highs of 57.7°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 56.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Ringgold's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ringgold roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,800 and median rent is $372/month.
Ringgold's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ringgold are operated by Bienville Parish.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 5.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ringgold, LA has a population of 1,686, a median household income of $21,761, and an unemployment rate of 14.1%.
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.
Ringgold averages 57.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.3 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ringgold, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71068.
The population of Ringgold, Louisiana is 1,686 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ringgold: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $110,800, median household income $21,761, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ringgold side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
