VarroExplore other towns

Ruston, LA

A town of about 22,284 people in Lincoln Parish.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

Photos and reviews come from Google Maps and show single places, not the whole area. Reviews are the most relevant ones Google returns for each place. We show the longest highly rated review under 400 characters and, when there is one, the longest low-rated review. Google doesn't verify reviews but removes fake ones when it finds them.

Around Ruston

Dixie Theater in Ruston, LA
Dixie Theater in Ruston, LA · Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, LA
Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, LA · Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Historic fire station, Ruston, LA
Historic fire station, Ruston, LA · Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Louisiana Ruston
Revised, Ruston, LA water tower
Revised, Ruston, LA water tower · Photo: Billy Hathorn ( talk ), CC0
Ruston, LA, City Hall
Ruston, LA, City Hall · Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Ruston, LA, Civic Center
Ruston, LA, Civic Center · Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, Louisiana · Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
Ruston hasn't been added yet

Sign in (free) to add it. It takes about a minute, and then anyone can read it.

Where it is
Ruston
Ruston in Louisiana
Louisiana in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Ruston's center.

8
grocery stores
43
restaurants
10
coffee shops
13
parks
18
playgrounds
3
libraries
1
movie theater
4
live theaters
3
museums
5
bookstores
10
gyms
3
bars
8
pharmacies
2
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 5,134 rented homes in Ruston, 98% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 69%
$1,000 to $1,499: 24%
$1,500 to $1,999: 6%
$2,000 to $2,499: 1%
$2,500 to $2,999: 1%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Ruston rents for under $1,000 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about under $2,000 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

One public school district serves this county, with about 5,839 students. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Lincoln Parish · Ruston
5,839 students · 17.2 students per teacher · 12 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Data centers nearby
None within 15 miles
No mapped data center buildings near the town center.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Homeowners insurance
About $5,986 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in LA. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$38,035
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.5% of home value a year
About $500 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 3%
LA's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

More towns in Louisiana →