What are the schools like in Rio, LA?

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

What is the median household income in Rio?

The median household income in Rio, LA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Rio, LA?

Rio has an average high temperature of 61.3°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Rio, LA affordable or expensive?

Rio has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A per month.

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

Rio has a violent crime rate of 623.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1653.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rio, LA a Good Place to Live?

Rio is a small town of 267 in Louisiana, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Rio's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Rio 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 Rio metro area.

Metric	Rio, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	17.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Rio's violent crime rate is 623.5 per 100,000 residents — 64% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

623.5 /100k

Property Crime

1653.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rio, 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	12.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rio sees average highs of 61.3°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 61.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rio, LA
Average High — January	61.3°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	61.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Rio, LA	National Avg
Population	267	—
Median Age	13.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	64.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sun, LA 3 mi Bogalusa, LA 6 mi Varnado, LA 15 mi Hide-A-Way Lake, MS 17 mi Abita Springs, LA 17 mi

Rio vs Other Cities

Rio, LA vs Sun, LA Rio, LA vs Bogalusa, LA Rio, LA vs Varnado, LA Rio, LA vs Hide-A-Way Lake, MS Rio, LA vs Abita Springs, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio, LA affordable or expensive?

Rio has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Rio, LA?

Rio's violent crime rate is 623.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1653.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rio?

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

Is Rio, LA a good place to live?

Rio, LA has a population of 267, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Rio?

Rio averages 61.3°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.9 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rio?

The population of Rio, Louisiana is 267 with a median age of 13.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rio?

Key numbers for living in Rio: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rio side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.