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Fifth Ward, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County

3.0 /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 313 sunny days/yr
1,617 Violent Crime/100K 6,685 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,788 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,617 violent crimes/100K (326% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Fifth Ward (7)

Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per ye...
Chicot State Park District II
State Park
6,315 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hwy 165 Roadside Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Bruin State Park
State Park
55 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty...
Natchez State Park
State Park
198 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
State Capitol Park
State Park
311 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0