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Rodessa, Louisiana

village · Caddo Parish

At a glance

173
Population
$60,000
Median home value (all homes)
80% below U.S. median
$102,171
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$644/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
41.2 min
Average commute
63.6%
Homes with broadband
36.3%
Locations with fiber available
32%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost37% above
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 college36 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates74.8%
College graduates2.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
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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