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A town of 188, settled in 1899.
Fisher’s median age is 63.8 years, above both Louisiana’s towns (37.8 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 5 of the 162 Louisiana towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Fisher. Fisher Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Fisher has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 325 in 1980, 197 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1942 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fisher, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Fisher.
Most working residents leave Fisher for work: only 0% work in town. At 16 minutes, Fisher’s average trip to work is below both the Louisiana town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Fisher.
| Fisher | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $49,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Fisher has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Fisher is 93°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
No violent or property crimes were reported in Fisher in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Fisher is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Fisher beats the Louisiana average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 20% of Fisher adults have diabetes.
| Fisher | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 44% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 43% | 35% |
| What stands out | Fisher | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.3% | 78.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 89.1% | 86.4% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 6% | 4.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Fisher; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Fisher residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
Where Fisher’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Louisiana, United States
Fisher is a village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fisher had a population of 197.
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Fisher has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.