The Town FilesDeRidder, Louisiana
City in Beauregard Parish · population 9,852 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $156,600
- Household income
- $59,801
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 37.6
DeRidder is a city of 9,852 people in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $156,600, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 88% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 86% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 82% of Louisiana towns.
How DeRidder 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 DeRidder is worth $156,600, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $59,801, which is more affordable than 71% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $958 a month. 66.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | DeRidder | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,600 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $958 | $887 |
| Median household income | $59,801 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 66.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in DeRidder
| People | DeRidder | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 16.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 84.6% |
Weather in DeRidder
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 38.7°F. About 64.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 89 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeRidder since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 16, 2019 about 1.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 22, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on December 23, 2014.
Severe weather in Beauregard Parish since 1996
Beauregard Parish has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| August 23, 2023 | Fire | FM-5482: Tiger Island Fire |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Beauregard Parish
Beauregard Parish had 9,062 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,147 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in DeRidder itself the ACS puts it at 10.1%.
Public schools in DeRidder
5 public schools with 2,381 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeRidder High School | 8-12 | 692 | 16.9 |
| DeRidder Junior High School | 6-8 | 501 | 14.3 |
| K.R. Hanchey Elementary School | PK-1 | 464 | 12.9 |
| Pine Wood Elementary School | 4-5 | 376 | 14.5 |
| Carver Elementary School | 2-3 | 348 | 12.9 |
Towns near DeRidder
- Leesville, LA20.5 mi · 5,649 people · home $118,600
- DeQuincy, LA28.8 mi · 3,144 people · home $124,500
DeRidder questions
Is DeRidder, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, DeRidder scores better for retirees than 74% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 34%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in DeRidder?
The median owner-occupied home in DeRidder is valued at $156,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,801, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $958 a month.
What is the weather like in DeRidder?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 38.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does DeRidder get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeRidder since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 16, 2019. 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)