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Rio, LA
Census-designated place in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
Population
219
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
193
ZIP codes
0
Rio and its ZIP codes
Rio at a glance
- Rio is 81% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington Parish. PPP loans are for Rio.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,297
10,962 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$280M
FY 2026, $6,161 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rio, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
498
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
63.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rio, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Rio
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SunVillage | 2.9 mi | 4.3 |
| BogalusaCity | 6.4 mi | 9.5 |
| VarnadoVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Picayune, MSCity | 16 mi | 18 |
| Abita SpringsTown | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| Hide-A-Way Lake, MSCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Nicholson, MSCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6 |
| FranklintonTown | 19 mi | 4.4 |
| FolsomVillage | 19 mi | 2 |
| AngieVillage | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| CovingtonCity | 20 mi | 8 |
| Poplarville, MSCity | 23 mi | 5.4 |
| Pearl RiverTown | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| MandevilleCity | 26 mi | 9.3 |
| MadisonvilleTown | 26 mi | 2.5 |
| LewisburgCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rio, LA in?
- Rio is in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Rio, LA?
- About 219 people live in Rio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rio?
- Nearby places include Sun (2.9 mi), Bogalusa (6.4 mi), Varnado (15 mi), Picayune, MS (16 mi), Abita Springs (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023