At a Glance
Median Income
$74,141
$34,905 per capita
Home Value
$229,000
Zillow: $223,785
Median Rent
$838/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
16.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chackbay a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.7% (53% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,287
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,141
Per Capita$34,905
Unemployment1.7%
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%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain71.1 in/yr
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.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.