Fort Jesup, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Sabine Parish County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
395
Population
93/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Jesup, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
How Fort Jesup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Jesup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
189%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Jesup a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
30.1% of adults in Fort Jesup hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Jesup has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population395
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,172
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$175,993
Housing Units225
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation332 ft
Education
BBachelor's+30.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+24.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Jesup was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.