Fort Polk South, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vernon Parish County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,056 Population 1,312/sq mi density
$62,790 Median Income $28,722 per capita
$1,175 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,790 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Polk South, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,790
16% below
$28,722 per capita
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
1% above
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
15% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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

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

Income
84%
Rent
101%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Polk South a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Polk South residents earn a median household income of $62,790 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,722. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,060 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Education

28.7% of adults in Fort Polk South hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Polk South 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 61.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,056
Median Age22.9 yrs
Density1,312/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,790
Per Capita$28,722
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$2,698M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,175
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$123,729
Housing Units2,542
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,102/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation320 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute11 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Polk South was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.