The Town FilesPineville, Louisiana
City in Rapides Parish · population 14,384 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $201,500
- Household income
- $49,774
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 36.2
Pineville is a city of 14,384 people in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $201,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better transit than 95% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 84% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Louisiana towns.
How Pineville 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 Pineville is worth $201,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $49,774, which is more affordable than 18% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $910 a month. 54.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pineville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $910 | $887 |
| Median household income | $49,774 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 54.4% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Pineville
| People | Pineville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 17.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.9% | 84.6% |
Weather in Pineville
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 38.5°F. About 60.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pineville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 3, 1953 about 1.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 59 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 12, 2003.
Severe weather in Rapides Parish since 1996
Rapides Parish has been included in 49 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 30, 2023 | Fire | FM-5486: Highway 113 Fire |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Rapides Parish
Rapides Parish had 56,422 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,777 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Pineville itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Pineville
9 public schools with 4,923 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville High School | 9-12 | 1,319 | 16.3 |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | PK-6 | 958 | 14.7 |
| Pineville Junior High School | 7-8 | 589 | 14.0 |
| Tioga Junior High School | 7-8 | 470 | 12.4 |
| Ruby-Wise Elementary School | PK-6 | 436 | 15.6 |
| Lessie Moore Elementary School | PK-3 | 409 | 13.6 |
| Mary Goff Elementary School | PK-6 | 367 | 16.0 |
| Pineville Elementary School | 4-6 | 282 | 12.8 |
| Pinecrest Supports & Services Center | K-12 | 93 | 8.5 |
Towns near Pineville
- Alexandria, LA5.0 mi · 45,275 people · home $183,700
- Ball, LA5.2 mi · 3,961 people · home $175,800
- Marksville, LA25.3 mi · 5,065 people · home $151,900
- Jena, LA29.1 mi · 4,155 people · home $139,700
- Bunkie, LA29.9 mi · 3,346 people · home $93,300
Pineville questions
Is Pineville, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pineville scores better for retirees than 38% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 9%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Pineville?
The median owner-occupied home in Pineville is valued at $201,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,774, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $910 a month.
What is the weather like in Pineville?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 38.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Pineville get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pineville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 3, 1953. 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)