Fort Polk North, LA
Living in Fort Polk North
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
100
Public Transit
1
Affordability
88
Public Safety
69
Airports
4
Hospitals
23
Colleges
21
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.3k
Population
-331 (2010–19)
24 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
32%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years71%
35 to 54 years5%
55 to 74 years1%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black21%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$37k
Median Household Income
-$547 (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
59%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K49%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector45%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military41%
Sales and office8%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Motorcycle2%
Housing
-
Median Home Value
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$984
Median Monthly Rent
+$164 (2010–19)
-
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached30%
1 unit, detached4%
Multiple units25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198937%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Home Value
House Heating Type
Electricity95%
Utility gas5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Polk North
United States45
Louisiana59
Vernon Parish32
Property Crime in Fort Polk North
United States48
Louisiana69
Vernon Parish41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Polk North
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado29
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Polk North, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Polk North, LA
First Assembly Christian Academy
6 miles, W
First Baptist Christian Academy
18 miles, S
Hope Baptist School
40 miles, E
Alexandria Country Day School
42 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Polk North, LA
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
45 miles, N
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
45 miles, E
Louisiana College
47 miles, E
McNeese State University
64 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Polk North, LA
Bayne-Jones ACH (Ft Polk)
4 miles, SW
Byrd Regional Hospital
6 miles, NW
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
19 miles, S
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Deridder
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Fort Polk North, LA
Alexandria International Airport
40 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
67 miles, S
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
94 miles, SE
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
94 miles, SW