Fordoche, LA

Population
847
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
29 ft
Median Home Value
$183,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$690/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,091
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Fordoche

Tucked along Bayou Fordoche in Pointe Coupee Parish, Fordoche is a quiet rural community surrounded by farmland, winding waterways, and moss-draped trees. It sits just a few minutes north of Livonia along Highway 77, giving it a peaceful, out-of-the-way feel while keeping everyday necessities within easy reach. Life moves at a relaxed pace here, with quiet country roads, open space, and neighbors who have known each other for generations.

For anyone considering a move, Fordoche offers small-town Louisiana living with plenty of room to breathe. Baton Rouge is roughly a 40-minute drive away, making a commute or a weekend trip into the city very manageable. Day-to-day life revolves around local church communities, family gatherings, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the surrounding bayous and the Atchafalaya Basin, creating a friendly, laid-back place to call home.

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