What are the schools like in Fenton, LA?

Fenton is served primarily by Jefferson Davis Parish. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Fenton?

The median household income in Fenton, LA is $19,063 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Fenton, LA?

Fenton has an average high temperature of 62.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Fenton, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Fenton, LA?

Fenton has a violent crime rate of 452.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1641.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fenton, LA a Good Place to Live?

Fenton is a small town of 213 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $19,063 .

Strengths: Fenton stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fenton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Fenton metro area.

Metric	Fenton, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$19,063	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Fenton's violent crime rate is 452.7 per 100,000 residents — 19% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

452.7 /100k

Property Crime

1641.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fenton is served primarily by Jefferson Davis Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fenton, LA	National Avg
School District	Jefferson Davis Parish	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	63.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fenton sees average highs of 62.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 64.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fenton, LA
Average High — January	62.5°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	64.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Fenton, LA	National Avg
Population	213	—
Median Age	58.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	47.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	9.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Fenton

Fenton, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70640

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fenton, LA affordable or expensive?

Fenton has a median home value of $95,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $19,063.

What is the crime rate in Fenton, LA?

Fenton's violent crime rate is 452.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1641.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fenton?

Public schools in Fenton are operated by Jefferson Davis Parish. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fenton, LA a good place to live?

Fenton, LA has a population of 213, a median household income of $19,063, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fenton?

Fenton averages 62.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fenton?

Fenton, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70640.

What is the population of Fenton?

The population of Fenton, Louisiana is 213 with a median age of 58.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fenton?

Key numbers for living in Fenton: median home $95,800, median household income $19,063, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.