The Town FilesRinggold, Louisiana
Town in Bienville Parish · population 1,379 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $92,800
- Household income
- $30,592
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 38.5
Ringgold is a town of 1,379 people in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $92,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 91% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 84% of Louisiana towns.
How Ringgold 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 Ringgold is worth $92,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $30,592, which is more affordable than 52% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $465 a month. 72.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ringgold | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $465 | $887 |
| Median household income | $30,592 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 72.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Ringgold
| People | Ringgold | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 1.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 39.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 65.4% | 84.6% |
Weather in Ringgold
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 34.2°F. About 56.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ringgold since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 23, 2000 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Bienville Parish since 1996
Bienville Parish has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Bienville Parish
Bienville Parish had 3,868 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,581 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Ringgold itself the ACS puts it at 14.3%.
Public schools in Ringgold
2 public schools with 477 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold High School | 6-12 | 249 | 12.5 |
| Ringgold Elementary School | PK-5 | 228 | 9.9 |
Towns near Ringgold
- Sibley, LA14.9 mi · 1,127 people · home $148,200
- Doyline, LA15.5 mi · 674 people · home $80,500
- Martin, LA16.1 mi · 524 people · home $179,200
- Haughton, LA18.9 mi · 4,539 people · home $234,100
- Gibsland, LA19.9 mi · 773 people · home $93,300
- Minden, LA20.2 mi · 11,928 people · home $130,200
- Coushatta, LA21.0 mi · 1,752 people · home $96,100
- Eastwood, LA22.9 mi · 4,390 people · home $258,100
Ringgold questions
Is Ringgold, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ringgold scores better for retirees than 91% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 60%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Ringgold?
The median owner-occupied home in Ringgold is valued at $92,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $30,592, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $465 a month.
What is the weather like in Ringgold?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Ringgold get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ringgold since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 23, 2000. 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)