At a Glance
Median Income
$62,790
$28,722 per capita
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
603/100K
7,494/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Polk South a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 0.8% (78% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fort Polk South 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
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. 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
Population8,056
Median Age22.9 yrs
Density1,312/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,790
Per Capita$28,722
Unemployment0.8%
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%
Crime
F
Violent603/100K
Property7,494/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,102/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
5.4% 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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