Fort Polk North, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vernon Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,034 Population 243/sq mi density
$45,411 Median Income $30,927 per capita
$1,083 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,411 median income, 14.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Polk North, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,411
40% below
$30,927 per capita
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
300% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Fort Polk North Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Polk North's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Rent
93%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
400%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Polk North a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Polk North residents earn a median household income of $45,411 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,927. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,060 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Education

14.5% of adults in Fort Polk North hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Polk North has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,034
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,411
Per Capita$30,927
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$2,698M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$1,083
Ownership1.5%
Zillow$123,729
Housing Units1,129
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,102/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation333 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute14 min
Broadband99.5%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Polk North was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.