City safety & data profile

DeRidderLA

DeRidder, LA is a 11K-resident city in Beauregard Parish with a median household income of $59,801.

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for DeRidder, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. DeRidder has a population larger than 6% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $156,600, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 94%
By size
$59,801
Median income
$156,600
Median home
19.1%
Poverty rate

The read on DeRidder

DeRidder posts a median household income higher than 22% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the DeRidder area.

Top 78%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near DeRidder

Where DeRidder income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$59,801 Bottom 22% higher than 22% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading DeRidder, LA beyond the headline numbers

DeRidder sits inside Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 30.85°N, -93.29°W. Population 10,890, $59,801 median household income. Median home value $156,600, median rent $958. Poverty rate 19.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: DeRidder's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 42.9%, then obesity at 42.4%. 2 hospitals in/around DeRidder, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for DeRidder from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,890
DeRidder
Median Income
$59,801
-12% vs avg
Median Home Value
$156,600
-31% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Beauregard Parish) - DeRidder's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
37K+2%
Median Income
$65,944+42%
Median Home Value
$161,700+72%
Poverty Rate
14.3%-15%
Unemployment
6.7%-1%

Economics

Economics indicators for DeRidder, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$958/mo
Poverty Rate
19.1% +35% vs avg
Unemployment 9.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.8%
Work From Home 4.9%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 53.8%
African American 28.4%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
42.9%
Obesity
42.4%
Short Sleep Duration
38.9%
Physical Inactivity
31.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.4%
Current Smoking
17.2%
Binge Drinking
15.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.7%
Diabetes
15.4%
Current Asthma
10.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.4%
Annual Checkup 82.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.5%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
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1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
BEAUREGARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
DERIDDER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of DeRidder, LA? ▼
DeRidder, LA has a population of 10,890 people, located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in DeRidder? ▼
The median household income in DeRidder, LA is $59,801 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.1%.
What is the median home value in DeRidder? ▼
The median home value in DeRidder, LA is $156,600. Median rent is $958/month.
What are the top health concerns in DeRidder? ▼
The top health indicators in DeRidder include High Blood Pressure (42.9%), Obesity (42.4%), Short Sleep Duration (38.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in DeRidder? ▼
DeRidder has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in DeRidder? ▼
The median age in DeRidder, LA is 37.6 years. 20.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

DeRidder, LA is located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 11K and a $59,801 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the DeRidder area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using DeRidder's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Beauregard Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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