Louisiana, 1917
Rodessa’s story
130 years in pictures
Census counts: 273 in 1970, a peak of 337 in 1980, 192 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1917.
- 1896Rodessa is settled
RodessaLA
A town of 182, settled in 1896.
Population
182
2025 Census estimate · −2.7% since 2020
Typical home
$106K
−6.3% in a year
Median age
47.2
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Rodessa a good place to live?
Rodessa’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, above both the Louisiana town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 162 Louisiana towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Rodessa. Rodessa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
182 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Rodessa: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rodessa, and how to reach them.
PowerSWEPCO13.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Rodessa Water System4 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers71% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Rodessa’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCaddo Parish Registrar of VotersCaddo Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code7106971069 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rodessa.
Housing
The typical home in Rodessa is valued at about $106K
The typical Rodessa home is worth about $106,000, down 6.3% in a year, 51% below the Louisiana typical home. At $644 a month, Rodessa’s median rent is against $990 a month in Louisiana’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
$106KZillow home value
| Rodessa | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $644 a month | $990 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 68% | 73% |
Typical home value
Rodessa$106K
Louisiana$214K
−6.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
About two in five of Rodessa’s working residents commute to Shreveport
Most working residents leave Rodessa for work: only 0% work in town. 35% of Rodessa residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Shreveport (38%), Bossier City (12%) and Vivian (4%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Rodessa0%
Shreveport38%
Bossier City12%
Vivian4%
Baton Rouge4%
36 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Rodessa
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Rodessa faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by drought
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingHeat waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Rodessa, expect mild winters and hot summers
Rodessa has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Rodessa is 93°F.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–58°
Spring53–76°
Summer71–92°
Fall54–77°
Nov 19
typical first frost
Mar 6
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Rodessa is
Rodessa beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 46% of adults have high blood pressure in Rodessa.
| Rodessa | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 44% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Rodessa | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 8.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 7.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.8% | 7.5% |
North Caddo Medical Center
7.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rodessa
16pages on Rodessa
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rodessa; the nearest are
Southern University at ShreveportCommunity college · Public · Shreveport31 mi$4,958 in-state tuitionTexas A&M University-TexarkanaUniversity or college · Public · Texarkana, TX36.2 mi$8,349 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Rodessa residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Rodessa for work
Where Rodessa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Rodessa
0%of working residents work in town
36 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Rodessa
Village in Louisiana, United States
Rodessa is a village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rodessa had a population of 192. It is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 230 ft
- ZIP code
- 71069
- Area code
- 318
Questions about Rodessa
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rodessa, LA a good place to live?
Rodessa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.