What are the schools like in Fisher, LA?

School district data for Fisher is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fisher?

The median household income in Fisher, LA is $32,344 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Fisher, LA?

Fisher has an average high temperature of 58.0°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Fisher, LA affordable or expensive?

Fisher's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fisher is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $75,000 and the median rent is $689 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Fisher is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Fisher, LA a Good Place to Live?

Fisher is a small town of 199 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $32,344 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Fisher stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 83.7

Fisher's overall cost of living index is 83.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fisher costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fisher, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$689	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$32,344	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Fisher is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Fisher, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fisher sees average highs of 58.0°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 56.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fisher, LA
Average High — January	58.0°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	56.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Fisher, LA	National Avg
Population	199	—
Median Age	51.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	42.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	49.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.6%	22.2%
65 and over	33.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Florien, LA 2 mi Many, LA 5 mi Fort Jesup, LA 9 mi Hornbeck, LA 12 mi Zwolle, LA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Fisher

Fisher, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71426

Fisher vs Other Cities

Fisher, LA vs Florien, LA Fisher, LA vs Many, LA Fisher, LA vs Fort Jesup, LA Fisher, LA vs Hornbeck, LA Fisher, LA vs Zwolle, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fisher, LA affordable or expensive?

Fisher's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fisher roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $75,000 and median rent is $689/month.

What is the crime rate in Fisher, LA?

Crime data for Fisher is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Fisher?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fisher, LA a good place to live?

Fisher, LA has a population of 199, a median household income of $32,344, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Fisher?

Fisher averages 58.0°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.3 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fisher?

Fisher, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71426.

What is the population of Fisher?

The population of Fisher, Louisiana is 199 with a median age of 51.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fisher?

Key numbers for living in Fisher: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $75,000, median household income $32,344. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fisher side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.