The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Rapides parish is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 47.7℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 69% and the area covered by water is 2.89%. The overall influence score for Rapides is 2.
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Rapides Parish is located in Central Louisiana and is part of the Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area. It has a population of 131,613 people, with a median age of 38.7 years. The racial makeup of the parish is 59.2% White, 35.3% African American, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, 0.7% Native American, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Rapides Parish has a median household income of $45,597, and the poverty rate is 22%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. The largest employers in the parish are Alexandria City Schools, Rapides Regional Medical Center, and Fort Polk Military Base.
The living conditions in Rapides Parish vary greatly depending on the area; however, most of the parish is rural and agricultural. The cost of living in Rapides Parish is lower than the national average and housing prices are generally affordable. The median home value is $125,000 and the median rent price is $750 per month.
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