Chataignier, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
348 Population 552/sq mi density
$36,528 Median Income $24,924 per capita
$91,400 Home Value $96,965 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,528 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $790/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Chataignier, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,528
51% below
$24,924 per capita
Home Value
$91,400
68% below
Zillow: $96,965
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
250% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.1%
53% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Chataignier Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
32%
Rent
68%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
350%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chataignier 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

Chataignier residents earn a median household income of $36,528 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,924. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chataignier is $91,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,965. Median rent is $790/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 1973.

Education

18.4% of adults in Chataignier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chataignier has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population348
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,528
Per Capita$24,924
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,400
Rent$790
Ownership37.4%
Zillow$96,965
Housing Units208
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity49.1%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death13,359/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation58 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Chataignier was founded in 1856.
The median home in Chataignier was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.