Beauregard
7.0
High score (8-10)
DeRidder sits near the Texas border and has low costs relative to its proximity to Lake Charles and Fort Johnson. The Merryville and Florien area has some of the better hunting and fishing in western Louisiana. Men who fit the outdoor-professional profile — able to hunt, fish, and work — get a genuine warm reception in the rural Beauregard social culture. Sabine National Forest is essentially your backyard.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
DeRidder's economy is tied to timber, a few agricultural operations, and whatever contract work comes down from Fort Johnson nearby. It's not a social destination but it functions as a low-cost base in a region where costs are rising. The Texas border proximity gives you access to Beaumont and the Lake Charles casino scene. Conservative Baptist social culture means the entry points are church-based, which works if that's your world.
Lower score (below 6)
DeRidder's main identifiers are a chicken processing plant, a timber industry in long decline, and proximity to Fort Johnson without the actual military social benefits of being in Vernon Parish. The Baptist-conservative social culture here is among the more closed in Louisiana — family networks, church networks, and that's effectively it. An outsider without roots or a clear employment anchor has no pathway into the social fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Beauregard, Louisiana?
$50k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Beauregard, Louisiana?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Beauregard, Louisiana?
24% men have degree
What's the average male height in Beauregard, Louisiana?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Beauregard, Louisiana?
Local women avg 29.4