At a Glance
Median Income
$62,788
$31,240 per capita
Home Value
$199,700
Zillow: $116,250
Median Rent
$677/mo
17.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
73.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
19.6% smoking rate
How Fordoche Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fordoche's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fordoche 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
Fordoche residents earn a median household income of $62,788 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,240. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 540 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fordoche is $199,700 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,250. Median rent is $677/month, with 17.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
8.8% of adults in Fordoche hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
73.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fordoche has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,010
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,788
Per Capita$31,240
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$1,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,700
Rent$677
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$116,250
Housing Units483
Rent Burden17.7%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain58.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation28 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+73.6%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute31 min
Broadband69.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fordoche was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.