At a Glance
Violent Crime
748/100K
5,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
306 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Jesup a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Fort Jesup reports 748 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,880/100K.
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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population395
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent748/100K
Property5,880/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation332 ft
Education
B
Bachelor'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.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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