What are the schools like in Fort Polk North, LA?

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

What is the median household income in Fort Polk North?

The median household income in Fort Polk North, LA is $39,771 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.0%.

What is the weather like in Fort Polk North, LA?

Fort Polk North has an average high temperature of 59.8°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Polk North, LA?

Crime rate data for Fort Polk North is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Fort Polk North, LA a Good Place to Live?

Fort Polk North is a small town of 2,075 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $39,771 and a 12.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Fort Polk North stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fort Polk North is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort Polk North 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 Fort Polk North metro area.

Metric	Fort Polk North, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,062	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	0.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,771	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Fort Polk North 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	Fort Polk North, 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	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Polk North sees average highs of 59.8°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 59.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Polk North, LA
Average High — January	59.8°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	59.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Polk North, LA	National Avg
Population	2,075	—
Median Age	23.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Polk South, LA 4 mi New Llano, LA 6 mi Leesville, LA 7 mi Rosepine, LA 14 mi Simpson, LA 15 mi

Fort Polk North vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Polk North, LA affordable or expensive?

Fort Polk North has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $1,062/month against a median household income of $39,771.

What is the crime rate in Fort Polk North, LA?

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

What are the schools like in Fort Polk North?

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

Is Fort Polk North, LA a good place to live?

Fort Polk North, LA has a population of 2,075, a median household income of $39,771, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%. 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 Fort Polk North?

Fort Polk North averages 59.8°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fort Polk North?

The population of Fort Polk North, Louisiana is 2,075 with a median age of 23.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Polk North?

Key numbers for living in Fort Polk North: median home N/A, median household income $39,771. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Polk North side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.