The Town FilesFordoche, Louisiana
Town in Pointe Coupee Parish · population 910 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,100
- Household income
- $64,091
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 37.6
Fordoche is a town of 910 people in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $183,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 75% of Louisiana towns.
How Fordoche ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fordoche is worth $183,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $64,091, which is more affordable than 55% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $690 a month. 81.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fordoche | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $690 | $887 |
| Median household income | $64,091 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 81.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Fordoche
| People | Fordoche | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 32.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Fordoche
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 41.9°F. About 58.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 19 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fordoche since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 15, 1957 about 0.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 13, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 5, 2015.
Severe weather in Pointe Coupee Parish since 1996
Pointe Coupee Parish has been included in 47 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Pointe Coupee Parish
Pointe Coupee Parish had 5,461 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,812 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Fordoche itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Towns near Fordoche
- Livonia, LA4.6 mi · 1,212 people · home $211,200
- Maringouin, LA9.3 mi · 891 people · home —
- Krotz Springs, LA9.3 mi · 904 people · home $63,300
- Morganza, LA10.1 mi · 525 people · home $121,600
- Melville, LA10.4 mi · 759 people · home $71,700
- New Roads, LA12.0 mi · 4,549 people · home $168,200
- Ventress, LA12.6 mi · 800 people · home $302,200
- Rosedale, LA14.0 mi · 664 people · home $123,000
Fordoche questions
Is Fordoche, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fordoche scores better for retirees than 75% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 50%. 25.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Fordoche?
The median owner-occupied home in Fordoche is valued at $183,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,091, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $690 a month.
What is the weather like in Fordoche?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 41.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Fordoche get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fordoche since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 15, 1957. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)