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Ouachita Parish
  • County in Louisiana

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade B minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade B+
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade A minus
  6. Jobs
    grade C+
  7. Weather
    grade B
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade C+
  11. Commute
    grade B+

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Ouachita Parish is a County in Louisiana with a population of 160,227. In Ouachita Parish, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Ouachita Parish and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ouachita Parish are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$156,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$814
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    1,450.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    20.9
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    62.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    364.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,772
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    6,021.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    406.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

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