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Rayville, Louisiana

town · Richland Parish

At a glance

3,261
Population
$99,100
Median home value (all homes)
67% below U.S. median
$179,640
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$907/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$27,273
Median household income
65% below U.S. median
19.2 min
Average commute
79.8%
Homes with broadband
3.49%
Locations with fiber available
12.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost36% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates68%
College graduates15%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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