Fenton, LA
Living in Fenton
Bikeability40
Walkability87
Commute65
Public Transit40
Affordability100
Public Safety78
Airports4
Hospitals33
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
280Population+68 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+18 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black64%
Caucasian32%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate43%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree8%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$24kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K53%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance35%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts10%
Sales and office6%
Service42%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked11%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$62kMedian Home Value-$2.5k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$321Median Monthly Rent+$90 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+29% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K59%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$500K to $749K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Utility gas49%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fenton
United States45
Louisiana59
Jefferson Davis Parish31
Property Crime in Fenton
United States48
Louisiana69
Jefferson Davis Parish28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fenton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding46
Tornado26
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fenton, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fenton, LA
Indian Bible Academy
16 miles, NE
First Baptist Christian Academy
17 miles, W
Bethel Christian School
17 miles, SE
St Theodores Holy Family Catholic School
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Fenton, LA
McNeese State University
22 miles, SW
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
54 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
64 miles, NE
Louisiana College
72 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fenton, LA
Allen Parish Hospital
10 miles, N
Jennings American Legion Hospital
17 miles, SE
Jennings Senior Care Hospital
17 miles, SE
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Fenton, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
25 miles, SW
Alexandria International Airport
70 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
72 miles, SW