Fifth Ward, LA
Living in Fifth Ward
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute1
Public Transit1
Affordability98
Public Safety37
Airports5
Hospitals30
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
809Population+104 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-9% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian88%
Multiracial12%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate42%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone31%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
50 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office26%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$77kMedian Home Value-$900 (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$528Median Monthly Rent+$20 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached65%
Mobile home35%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K23%
$250K to $299K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Utility gas40%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fifth Ward
United States45
Louisiana59
Avoyelles Parish69
Property Crime in Fifth Ward
United States48
Louisiana69
Avoyelles Parish48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
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 | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fifth Ward
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado32
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fifth Ward, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fifth Ward, LA
St Mary's Assumption School
11 miles, SE
St Anthony School
12 miles, S
Sacred Heart Catholic School
12 miles, SE
St Joseph School K-12
15 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Fifth Ward, LA
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
16 miles, W
Louisiana College
21 miles, NW
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
63 miles, S
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
70 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fifth Ward, LA
Avoyelles Hospital
6 miles, E
Beacon Behavioral Hospital-Central
12 miles, S
Bunkie General Hospital
12 miles, S
Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fifth Ward, LA
Alexandria International Airport
27 miles, NW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
72 miles, SE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
93 miles, SW