At a Glance
Median Income
$45,411
$30,927 per capita
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
603/100K
7,494/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Polk North a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 4.5% (25% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fort Polk North reports 603 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,494/100K.
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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,034
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,411
Per Capita$30,927
Unemployment4.5%
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%
Crime
F
Violent603/100K
Property7,494/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,102/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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