Rapides Parish, LA Rankings

Rapides Parish is located in Central Louisiana and is home to over 132,000 people. It is an area known for its natural beauty and offers many outdoor activities as well as a thriving downtown area. As part of the greater Alexandria, LA metro area, Rapides Parish has been ranked among the top places to live in Louisiana by BestPlaces.net. The rankings are based on factors like cost of living, education level, crime rate, housing affordability and local amenities. Rapides Parish has consistently come out at or near the top of these rankings year after year thanks to its low cost of living and excellent safety record. Rapides Parish also boasts some of the best schools in Louisiana with a strong focus on STEM education as well as numerous arts and culture programs. This makes it an ideal place to raise a family while also taking advantage of all that this region has to offer.

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