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Fordoche, Louisiana

town · Pointe Coupee Parish

At a glance

934
Population
$183,100
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$189,693
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$690/mo
Median rent
49% below U.S. median
$64,091
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
27.1 min
Average commute
72%
Homes with broadband
15.14%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost10% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college26 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college28 mi
High school graduates74.5%
College graduates9.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce represents the common interests of business and the community and promotes economic development to improve the quality of life in Pointe Coupee Parish.
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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