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FentonLA
A town of 207. Public schools that outperform most of Louisiana.
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Population
207
residents
Median home value
$96K
Census ACS
Household income
$22K
median
Median age
62.3
years
Jobs based here
15
A commuter town
What makes Fenton stand out
The thing Fenton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
207 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Fenton’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →88°
Partly Cloudy
H 92° · L 71°
Local news
All →- Suspects break into ATM during early-morning burglary at TP’s Grocery in Fenton, police sayKPLC 7 News · Jul 21
- CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Burglars hit Fenton gas station ATM, gone in minutesKPLC 7 News · Jul 21
- Elton man survives hit-and-run on La. 165, credits family of strangers with saving his lifeKPLC 7 News · Jul 9
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fenton. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities.
91risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesDrought
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Fenton’s public schools outperform 82% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Fenton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Elementary School | PK–8 | 73 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Fenton
Most working residents leave Fenton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Lake Charles (18%), Jennings (15%) and Lafayette (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Fenton0%
Lake Charles18%
Jennings15%
Lafayette5%
Crowley3%
22 mi
median commute distance
15
jobs based in Fenton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Fenton has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 42°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter44–63°
Spring58–78°
Summer73–91°
Fall59–80°
Dec 4
typical first frost
Feb 19
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Fenton is
Fenton beats the Louisiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
32 measures vs. Louisiana
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Fenton | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.5% | 78.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.6% | 4.3% |
Allen Parish Hospital
9.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Fenton for work
Where Fenton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
15jobs based in Fenton
0%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Fenton
Village in Louisiana, United States
Fenton is a village in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 226 at the 2020 census. It is notable for being a speed trap along U.S. Route 165.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 226
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- ZIP code
- 70640
- Area code
- 337
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