Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 11 min6:06 am – 8:17 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 7 min7:04 am – 5:11 pm
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People25,138 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 36.89,493 householdsMedian household income $67,156Median home value $244,200Median rent $1,141 a month56% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,505 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.8% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 11,635 employedMain industries: education and health care 35%, retail 13%, hospitality, food and recreation 11%Average commute 18 minutes83% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 3% take public transport, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages33% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher88% finished high school, 15% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Tagalog 1%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateRapides Parish, LA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighDrought Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality74% of days had good air in 202587 of 118 days measured31 moderate daysMedian index 37, worst day 67main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Rapides County monitors, LA
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription68% have cable, fibre or DSL20% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Alexandria Water Systemserves 66,798 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
