The Town FilesWoodworth, Louisiana
Town in Rapides Parish · population 1,762 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $302,200
- Household income
- $84,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 30.6
Woodworth is a town of 1,762 people in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $302,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more upscale than 94% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 79% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 78% of Louisiana towns.
How Woodworth 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 Woodworth is worth $302,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $84,500, which is more affordable than 28% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $900 a month. 77.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodworth | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $900 | $887 |
| Median household income | $84,500 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 77.4% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Woodworth
| People | Woodworth | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.6 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 32.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.0% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Woodworth
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 39.3°F. About 60.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 100 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodworth since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 3, 1953 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 55 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 20, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 2017.
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 Woodworth itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Woodworth
1 public school with 383 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Dormon Junior High School | PK-8 | 383 | 14.7 |
Towns near Woodworth
- Forest Hill, LA8.6 mi · 605 people · home $320,700
- Alexandria, LA8.8 mi · 45,275 people · home $183,700
- Lecompte, LA9.3 mi · 845 people · home $59,900
- Pineville, LA13.4 mi · 14,384 people · home $201,500
- Glenmora, LA14.3 mi · 1,087 people · home $103,700
- Boyce, LA17.4 mi · 888 people · home $86,000
- Ball, LA18.2 mi · 3,961 people · home $175,800
- Center Point, LA19.1 mi · 520 people · home $184,200
Woodworth questions
Is Woodworth, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodworth scores better for retirees than 79% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 43%. 10.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.6).
How much does a house cost in Woodworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodworth is valued at $302,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,500, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $900 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodworth?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Woodworth get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodworth 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)