River Ridge, Louisiana
River Ridge is a community of 13,312 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit River Ridge
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 45 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Huey P. Long Bridge, Southwest University, Jefferson Performing Arts Center and Felix-Block Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in River Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About River Ridge
River Ridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a suburb of New Orleans. The population was 13,591 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article River Ridge, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Huey P. Long Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Cantilevered steel through truss bridge that carries a two-track railroad line over the Mississippi River at mile 106.1 with three lanes...
Southwest University
School · 3.5 mi
Private for-profit university located in Kenner, Louisiana, United States
AMC Elmwood Palace 20
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
1200 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Harahan
Museums and landmarks5
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
Museum · 1.6 mi
Theater in LaSalle Park in Metairie, Louisiana, United States
6400 Airline Drive, Metairie
Felix-Block Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic two-story building in Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Kenner, Louisiana
Raziano House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Louisiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Lafreniere Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Metairie Louisiana, United States of America
Rivertown Heritage Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Heritage Park running along the Mississippi River and the end of historical Rivertown.
2015 4th st, Kenner
Restaurants and cafes45
Fuji Ramen House
Restaurant · Ramen · 1.1 mi
1820 Dickory Avenue, Harahan
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
33 more on the map.
History
The land that is now River Ridge was developed by French colonists and their descendants in the late 18th and early 19th centuries for large sugar plantations; these lined the Mississippi River in traditional French long-lot fashion. The plantations had relatively narrow waterfronts to provide water access and extended deeply back from the river. These plantations were developed by French colonists and their descendants; they depended on the labor of African slaves. Major landowners included members of the Trudeau and Sauvé families. (Pierre Sauvé (1805–1867) had a major plantation here known as Providence.)
The alignments of the major streets in the area are vestiges of this era. Sauve Road continues to be a main thoroughfare in River Ridge (the street name and sign omitting the accent mark).
In 1849, a major flooding event known as Sauvé's Crevasse occurred. The crude river levee at the Sauvé Providence plantation failed under pressure of high water on the Mississippi. The massive flood inundated much of the land to the east, including parts of New Orleans. This crevasse occurred where a former meander of the Mississippi River once branched to form the Metairie and Gentilly Ridges.
From the History section of River Ridge, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship26
Providence Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
11509 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Saint Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Jefferson Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
8630 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence At Ford
School · 4.1 mi
435 South Jamie Boulevard, Avondale
Healthcare3
Map of River Ridge
156 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 55°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 62°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Orleans Intl Ap Gsn 72231 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson Parish has had 40 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-16: Hurricane Francine (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2023-09-27: Seawater Intrusion (Other)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Waggaman 2 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Harahan 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Elmwood 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Metairie 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Kenner 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Jefferson 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Bridge City 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Avondale 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Ama 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- St. Rose 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- RiverRidgeWelcome, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Raziano House, Kenner Louisiana, 2009, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KennerLAOldTownHall, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 3.0
- Kenner Rivertown May 2010 Heritage Hall, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0
- Lafreniere Park 12, Megastealer at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Huey P. Long Bridge in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana November 2007, Dunncon13 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Parade on Canal Street, New Orleans, 15 September 2011 - 03, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Cure cocktail bar New Orleans 2011, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Kermit Ruffins performing at Bullets Sports Bar in New Orleans 2011, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Parade on Canal Street, New Orleans, 15 September 2011 - 02, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Parade on Canal Street, New Orleans, 15 September 2011 - 01, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Seafaringwoman - Bullets Sports Bar, New Orleans 2011, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- Big Sam's Funky Nation performing in Lafayette Square, New Orleans, 2011, Chelsea Marie Hicks, CC BY 2.0
- IMO 9037288 Gil, ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
- U.S. Airways Boeing 737 landing over the Mississippi River at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 2013 - panoramio, ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
- U.S. Airways Boeing 737 landing over the Mississippi River at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in 2013 - panoramio, ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
- Inspiration - panoramio (1), ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
- Southern Pacific SP 4821 (GP38-2) (10586470063), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 5101 (B23-7) (10586225836), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 2759 (MP15AC) (10586238956), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 3323 (GP9) (10586480133), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Union Pacific UP 4128 (SD40-2) (10586156373), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Missouri Pacific MP 632 (GP40) (10586379435), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 7454 (SD45-2) (10586211644), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Union Pacific UP 1593 (GP15-1) (10586245403), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 7661 (GP40-2) (10586194874), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 7621 (GP40-2) (10586413233), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 7403 (SD45-2) (10586169405), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 7407 (SD45-2) (10586190936), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 7768 (B36-7) (10586185164), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Missouri Pacific MP 1578 (GP15-1) (10586396926), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 2702 (MP15AC) (10586218215), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 2704 (MP15AC) (10586240636), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Missouri Pacific MP 3285 (SD40-2) (10586602923), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Missouri Pacific MP 1635 (GP15-1) (16437135922), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Missouri Pacific MP 5047 (SD50) (10586343586), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Missouri Pacific MP 5046 (SD50) (10586345276), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Endless Sky - panoramio, ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
- Playhouse - panoramio (1), ---=XEON=---, CC BY 3.0
- Joe Gunkel, Bryan Green, CC BY-SA 2.0
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