As of 2012, Rapides County's population is 131,613 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.18 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Rapides County is $139,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.14 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Rapides County's cost of living is 12.50% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Rapides County public schools spend $4,633 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Rapides County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Rapides County is 6.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Rapides County jobs have Decreased by 1.37 percent.
Ranked #21 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #112 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #321 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #372 Best Green Cities
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 | Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Rapides County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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