Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk)
Home of the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
Renamed from Fort Polk in 2023, Fort Johnson is a remote installation in central Louisiana, near Leesville and DeRidder.
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Use this guide as a planning starting point. Housing costs, school boundaries, commute times, BAH, and local services change frequently, so verify details with official sources and local professionals before making decisions.
Housing
- Ask the installation housing office which privatized housing provider currently manages your neighborhood options.
- Confirm current waitlists, pet rules, utilities, and move-in timelines directly with the housing office or provider.
- Compare current BAH, rent, utilities, commute costs, and deposit requirements before choosing an area.
- Confirm VA eligibility, appraisal concerns, property condition, and closing costs with your lender before making an offer.
Schools
- Public districts include Vernon Parish and Beauregard Parish, with DoDEA schools on post.
- Review current school boundaries, ratings, commute times, and enrollment requirements before choosing a neighborhood.
- School boundaries and ratings can change, so verify current information directly with the district.
PCS tips
- Plan for a remote location with limited shopping and longer drives for some services.
- JRTC rotations create heavy field cycles. Plan family logistics accordingly.
- Hurricane planning can matter even inland. Ask about flood zones and insurance early.
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Top neighborhoods near Fort Johnson
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Leesville
Primary gateway town near the installation. Commute times vary by gate, traffic, duty hours, and neighborhood. Test the route during your expected reporting window before committing to housing.
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DeRidder
Quieter area south of the installation. Commute times vary by gate, traffic, duty hours, and neighborhood. Test the route during your expected reporting window before committing to housing.
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Alexandria, LA
Further area where some families commute from. Commute times vary by gate, traffic, duty hours, and neighborhood. Test the route during your expected reporting window before committing to housing.
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