Personal loans in Rodessa, LA

In Rodessa, one of 302 Census places in Louisiana, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. With 183 residents, Rodessa outranks about 8% of the communities in Louisiana.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 3.7% decline in Rodessa. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Rodessa are all set at the Louisiana level. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Rodessa residents before they take on more. The next larger city is Ida, LA about 6 miles away.

The Rodessa data picture

The figures below are Rodessa's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Louisiana rules.

Where Rodessa sits

Rodessa covers about 1.2 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. The resulting density is about 152 people per square mile. The largest place in Louisiana, New Orleans, lies about 313 miles away. Rodessa has 59 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 10 smaller Census places.

How Rodessa compares across Louisiana

Against Louisiana's other places, Rodessa accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 279th of 302 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Rodessa ranks 183rd of 302 in Louisiana (about the 39th percentile). Its roughly 152 residents per square mile place it 254th among Louisiana's places. By land area, its 1.2 square miles rank 240th of 302 places in Louisiana.

What shapes a Rodessa personal loan

Rodessa is a small community of about 183 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. A lender serving Rodessa's 183 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Rodessa loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Which Louisiana laws govern a loan in Rodessa

These are Louisiana's sourced lending facts as they reach Rodessa's 183 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorLouisiana Office of Financial Institutions (OFI), Non-Depository Division
Source says: "OFI is responsible for the supervision of various entities which provide financial services to the citizens of the State of Louisiana."		Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed — deferred presentment and small loans ($350 or less, 60 days or less) under OFI-issued licenses
Source says: "Persons who make loans of $350 or less for a term of 60 days or less."		Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer loan license required from OFI before making consumer loans
Source says: "Persons who wish to engage in the business of making consumer loans must hold a consumer loan license issued by this Office"		Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

Getting a loan in Rodessa

Rodessa is a lightly settled community of about 183 people, with 59 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Rodessa's 183 borrowers is set by Louisiana licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Ida, LA about 6 miles away.

Compare personal loan offers Run the numbers first

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Rodessa if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Rodessa is the same as anywhere in Louisiana.
What loan size can I expect in Rodessa?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Rodessa?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Rodessa cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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