The Town FilesRayville, Louisiana
Town in Richland Parish · population 3,347 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,100
- Household income
- $27,273
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 31.1
Rayville is a town of 3,347 people in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $99,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Louisiana towns.
How Rayville ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rayville is worth $99,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $27,273, which is more affordable than 28% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $907 a month. 34.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rayville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $907 | $887 |
| Median household income | $27,273 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 34.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Rayville
| People | Rayville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 33.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 41.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 1.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Rayville
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 38.0°F. About 60.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rayville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 18, 1973 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on March 13, 2005.
Severe weather in Richland Parish since 1996
Richland Parish has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Richland Parish
Richland Parish had 6,232 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,083 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Rayville itself the ACS puts it at 12.2%.
Public schools in Rayville
4 public schools with 1,091 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayville Elementary School | PK-5 | 362 | 15.7 |
| Rayville High School | 9-12 | 354 | 15.4 |
| Holly Ridge Elementary School | PK-8 | 222 | 14.8 |
| Rayville Junior High School | 6-8 | 153 | 15.3 |
Towns near Rayville
- Swartz, LA15.4 mi · 4,354 people · home $199,800
- Delhi, LA15.6 mi · 2,622 people · home $118,000
- Richwood, LA18.7 mi · 3,881 people · home $53,000
- Monroe, LA18.9 mi · 47,702 people · home $198,900
- Winnsboro, LA21.3 mi · 4,862 people · home $92,200
- Bastrop, LA22.7 mi · 9,691 people · home $87,800
- West Monroe, LA23.1 mi · 13,103 people · home $192,400
- Brownsville, LA23.6 mi · 4,353 people · home $74,700
Rayville questions
Is Rayville, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rayville scores better for retirees than 59% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 14%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.1).
How much does a house cost in Rayville?
The median owner-occupied home in Rayville is valued at $99,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $27,273, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $907 a month.
What is the weather like in Rayville?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 38.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Rayville get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rayville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 18, 1973. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)