Richland County , Louisiana
Population: 19,908 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $52,960 Home $124,500 Rent $836/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,908 residents, Richland County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Louisiana and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Richland County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$52,960
Median Income
household
$124,500
Home Value
median
$836/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $52,960 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,762 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.5% |
| Median Home Value | $124,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $836/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,908 |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.1%
Obesity
15.0%
Diabetes
21.4%
Smoking
46.7%
High Blood Pressure
34.7%
No Physical Activity
27.4%
Depression
40.3%
Insufficient Sleep
80.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 36.7 · 37th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
71.82
🌀 Hurricane
66.17
🔥 Wildfire
24.55
❄️ Winter Storm
9.48
🌍 Earthquake
61.58
☀️ Drought
74.65
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