Overview

Rapides Parish, LA (shown in white) has 1,320.83 mi² of land area and 40.69 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Allen Parish, LA
• Avoyelles Parish, LA
• Evangeline Parish, LA
• Grant Parish, LA
• LaSalle Parish, LA
• Natchitoches Parish, LA
• Vernon Parish, LA

The county's elevations range from a low of 29.5' to a high of 298.6', with a weighted average of 121.7' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 38.3°F to average highs around 93.8°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 67°F. Average annual precipation is 58.2". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Rapides Parish is 127,748 with 50,328 households. These households are spread across 12 unique municipalties (not all shown).