Louisiana
Chataignier is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 348. Residents earn $36,528 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chataignier receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Chataignier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chataignier is $36,528, 51% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Chataignier is $91,400, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Chataignier enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 84.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.8% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,528 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,924 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $840 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,019 |
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 646 |
| County GDP | $1,177M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 102 |
| Retail | 93 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,271 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Census Median | $91,400 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $790 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,271 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Obesity | 49.1% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.2% |
| Heart Disease | 8.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.1% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.6% |
| Premature Death | 13,359/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.6 inches |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 58 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5696°N, 92.3168°W |
| County FIPS | 22039 |
Winner: Republican by 49.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 552/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |