Ruston, LA 71270

Population 30,816

71270 is zip code located in Ruston, Louisiana. The population is 30,816, making 71270 the largest zipcode in Ruston and the largest in Lincoln Parish.

There are 8 public schools in 71270 with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Ruston is moderate , and there are 74 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 71270. Unemployment in 71270 is moderate.

Zip codes within Ruston include 71272 and 71273.

Ruston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

28% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

43.61% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

148 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in 71270, LA and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates 71270's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
5 Private Schools

Bethel Christian School

Cedar Creek School

Montessori School Of Ruston

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

74 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 71270.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    11.5%
  • Rented
    45%
  • Owned
    43.5%

26 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Ruston, LA issued 26 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ruston, LA issued 25 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from LA 71270
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $640
  • 2 Bedrooms: $763
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,032
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,257

Zip Codes

71270 71272 71273

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

148 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Ruston, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Ruston, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Ruston, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

  • We're sorry! No Weather statistics found in our database.

Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.3°
  • February 51.22°
  • March 59.22°
  • April 67.23°
  • May 74.59°
  • June 82.44°
  • July 84°
  • August 84.3°
  • September 77.73°
  • October 65.87°
  • November 56.67°
  • December 46.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ruston, LA

Earthquakes
Ruston, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ruston, LA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ruston, LA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ruston, LA has a high risk of tornadoes.

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 71270: $31,629

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ruston is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.10%
White Collar - 58.90%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

32 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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