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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 320 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0542°N, 93.2167°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Vernon Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Beauregard Regional (DRI) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Fort Polk South has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (4.4").