At a Glance
Median Income
$49,788
$30,823 per capita
Median Rent
$875/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,617/100K
6,685/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fifth Ward a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 3.0% (17% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Fifth Ward reports 1,617 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 326% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,685/100K.
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 (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,104
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,788
Per Capita$30,823
Unemployment3.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent1,617/100K
Property6,685/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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