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Chataignier, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
568 Violent Crime/100K 2,428 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,528 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
568 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
568/100K
49% above
2,428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.1%
53% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr

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
256%
Crime
149%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chataignier a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 9.2% (156% 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.

Safety & Crime

Chataignier reports 568 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,428/100K.

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 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population348
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,528
Per Capita$24,924
Unemployment9.2%
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%

Crime

F
Violent568/100K
Property2,428/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.