Cankton, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

2.5 Fair / 5.0
610 Population
$83,500 Home Value
$676 Median Rent
68°F Avg Temperature
24.8 yrs Median Age
18.4% Bachelor's Degree+
2.5
Overall
2.5
Education

People

Population610
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 87.9%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita Income$24,443
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate33.1%
County GDP$19,778M

Housing

Home Value (Census)$83,500
Median Rent$676
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes13.6%
Depression30.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Jan / Jul53° / 82°
Rain62 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Work From Home4.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Cankton Compares to the U.S. Average

Home Value$83,500
Median Rent$676
Poverty Rate33.1%
Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature68.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population610
Population Density299 per sq mi
Median Age24.8 years
Male39.2%
Female60.8%
Male 39.2%
Female 60.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87.9% Black 8.4% Hispanic 1.8% Other 1.9%
White87.9%
Black or African American8.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.9%

Language

English Only91.1%
Spanish Speakers8.9%
English 91.1% Spanish 8.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.0%
Health Insurance92.3%

Income

Per Capita Income$24,443
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,118
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$81,337

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate33.1%
Total Establishments (County)11,990
County GDP$19,778M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation739
Healthcare Facilities1,259
Retail Stores1,092
Manufacturing268
Total Establishments11,990

Industry Mix

Restaurants 739 Healthcare 1,259 Retail 1,092 Manufacturing 268

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$81,337
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,925

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.5 min
Work From Home4.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

70% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$83,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied89.4%

Rental Costs

42% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$676

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,925
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.70%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
High Blood Pressure39.1%
Asthma10.9%
COPD9.8%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity32.7%
Depression30.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)23.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.3%
Regular Checkup78.5%
Premature Death Rate9,850 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.3 / 10
Exercise Access82.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,259
Restaurants (County)739

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)39

Temperature

53°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average68.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation61.6 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation41 ft (12 m)
Land Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density299 per sq mi
Latitude30.3455°
Longitude-92.1131°
County FIPS22055

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.8%
D 33.5%

Republican +31.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
High School+91.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density299 per sq mi
Land Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)39

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