Fifth Ward, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,104 Population 212/sq mi density
$49,788 Median Income $30,823 per capita
$875 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,788 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fifth Ward, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,788
34% below
$30,823 per capita
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Fifth Ward Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fifth Ward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Rent
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fifth Ward a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fifth Ward residents earn a median household income of $49,788 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,823. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,093 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.

Education

15.3% of adults in Fifth Ward hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 73.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fifth Ward has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,104
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,788
Per Capita$30,823
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,414M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$875
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$138,372
Housing Units553
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation77 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+73.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute60 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Fifth Ward was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.