At a Glance
Median Income
$55,781
$24,910 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $95,399
Median Rent
$938/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
21.1% smoking rate
How Charenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Charenton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Charenton residents earn a median household income of $55,781 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,910. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,436 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charenton is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,399. Median rent is $938/month, with 22.1% 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 1995.
Education
7.6% of adults in Charenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charenton has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,295
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,781
Per Capita$24,910
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$3,528M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$938
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$95,399
Housing Units569
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,601/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain65.3 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Charenton was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.