Charenton, LA

Louisiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
1,295 Population
$55,781 Median Income
$125,000 Home Value
$938 Median Rent
69°F Avg Temperature
37.2 yrs Median Age
7.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
3.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.6
Education

People

Population1,295
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupHispanic 40.2%

Economy

3.7/5
Median Income$55,781
Per Capita Income$24,910
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty Rate13.0%
County GDP$3,528M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$125,000
Median Rent$938
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes13.6%
Depression28.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul53° / 82°
Rain65 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+88.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Work From Home2.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Charenton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,781
Home Value$125,000
Median Rent$938
Poverty Rate13.0%
Bachelor's Degree+7.6%
Unemployment1.5%
Avg Temperature68.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,295
Population Density261 per sq mi
Median Age37.2 years
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35.6% Black 11% Hispanic 40.2% Other 13.2%
White35.6%
Black or African American11.0%
Hispanic or Latino40.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races13.2%

Language

English Only93.5%
Spanish Speakers6.5%
English 93.5% Spanish 6.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.3%
Health Insurance91.2%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,781
Per Capita Income$24,910
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,191
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$56,157

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.5%
Poverty Rate13.0%
Total Establishments (County)1,436
County GDP$3,528M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation96
Healthcare Facilities106
Retail Stores175
Manufacturing66
Total Establishments1,436

Industry Mix

Restaurants 96 Healthcare 106 Retail 175 Manufacturing 66

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$56,157
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,530

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.7 min
Work From Home2.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

56% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$125,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied71.3%

Rental Costs

19% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$938

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)$2,530
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.02%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure39.8%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.9%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity31.0%
Depression28.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.2%
Regular Checkup80.1%
Premature Death Rate13,601 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.5 / 10
Exercise Access84.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)106
Restaurants (County)96

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

53°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average68.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation65.3 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Land Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density261 per sq mi
Latitude29.8671°
Longitude-91.5400°
County FIPS22101

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.4%
D 33.6%

Republican +31.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.6%
High School+88.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density261 per sq mi
Land Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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