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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 58 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5696°N, 92.3168°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Evangeline Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in |
Chataignier has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (3.9").