List of towns and cities in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

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Rapides County is located in the central part of the state of Louisiana. The county is home to the city of Alexandria, which offers a unique blend of historical and cultural attractions. Visitors can explore the Alexandria Zoological Park, which is home to over 500 animals from around the world. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kisatchie National Forest, known for its diverse wildlife and outdoor recreational activities. Additionally, the county hosts the popular Louisiana Dragon Boat Races, bringing together a vibrant community for a day of competitive and festive events. With its rich history and natural beauty, Rapides County offers something for every visitor to enjoy.

Rapides Parish (LA) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages7
Population131648
Area1323 sq mi
Density100 /sq mi
Altitude75 ft
Median Household Income$42838
Poverty rate21%
Unemployment rate6%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)17%
Crime rate43 per 1000 residents

Environmental risk in Rapides Parish, LA

Overall riskRelatively Moderate
Expected Annual LossRelatively Low
Social VulnerabilityVery High
Community ResilienceRelatively High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskRelatively High
Drought RiskRelatively Moderate
Earthquake RiskRelatively Low
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Moderate
Hurricane RiskRelatively Moderate
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Moderate
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskRelatively High
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Strong Wind RiskRelatively Low
Tornado RiskRelatively Low
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskRelatively Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Low

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Rapides Parish administration contact details

Rapides County administration contact details701 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
County seatAlexandria
Phone number(318) 473-6660
Official websitehttps://www.rppj.com
County clerkRobin Scherer
County commissionerCraig Smith
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Rapides Parish:

  • ALEXANDRIA

    Alexandria is a City in Rapides parish with -50 000 inhabitants.

  • PINEVILLE

    Pineville is a City in Rapides parish with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • BALL

    Ball is a Town in Rapides parish with -5 000 inhabitants.

  • GLENMORA

    Glenmora is a Town in Rapides parish with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • LECOMPTE

    Lecompte is a Town in Rapides parish with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • WOODWORTH

    Woodworth is a Town in Rapides parish with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • BOYCE

    Boyce is a Town in Rapides parish with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • FOREST HILL

    Forest Hill is a Village in Rapides parish with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • CHENEYVILLE

    Cheneyville is a Town in Rapides parish with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • MCNARY

    McNary is a Village in Rapides parish with -500 inhabitants.

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