Fort Polk South, LA

Living in Fort Polk South

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Bikeability 56
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Walkability 82
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 19
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Schools 95
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Residents

9k Population -406 (2010–19)
22  y Median Age
21% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
80% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years56%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years<1%
75 years and over<1%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black20%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College48%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty
12  mi Average Commute
64% Lived Here Last Year +13% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government1%
Private sector38%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Military45%
Sales and office8%
Service9%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Walked10%
Worked at home2%

Housing

- Median Home Value
41% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$269 (2010–19)
<1% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached8%
Multiple units32%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later22%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

$50K to $99K100%

House Heating Type

Electricity93%
Utility gas5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Polk South

United States45
Louisiana59
Vernon Parish32

Property Crime in Fort Polk South

United States48
Louisiana69
Vernon Parish41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
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 73 5 0
Jun 79 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 South

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado28
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Polk South, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Polk South, LA

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Hope Baptist School
43 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Fort Polk South, LA

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Louisiana College
50 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Polk South, LA

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Airports

Airports near Fort Polk South, LA

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