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Chackbay, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,287 Population 191/sq mi density
$74,141 Median Income $34,905 per capita
$229,000 Home Value $223,785 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
542 Violent Crime/100K 4,202 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,141 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$229,000 home value, $838/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
542 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Chackbay, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,141
1% below
$34,905 per capita
Home Value
$229,000
19% below
Zillow: $223,785
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
542/100K
43% above
4,202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Chackbay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chackbay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
81%
Rent
72%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
143%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chackbay a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chackbay residents earn a median household income of $74,141 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,905. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chackbay is $229,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,785. Median rent is $838/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Chackbay reports 542 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,202/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in Chackbay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chackbay has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population5,287
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,141
Per Capita$34,905
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,000
Rent$838
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$223,785
Housing Units2,438
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent542/100K
Property4,202/100K

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,796/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain71.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Chackbay was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.