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Fenton, LA

Fenton, LA.

Population: 196 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fenton, LA is $96,600. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$96,600

Median home value

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$96,600
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Fenton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, hurricane, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Gulf State Utilities-North Ryan Street (18.1 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
224
Days with Moderate air quality
141
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
188

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Lonesome Dove Airfield (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL, SAVOY MEDICAL CENTER, CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
44.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Households with broadband internet
20.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,975
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
69

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the median home value in Fenton, LA?
$96,600.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fenton, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, hurricane, iceStorm, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Fenton, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fenton, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fenton, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fenton, LA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Fenton, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fenton, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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