Chatham, LA

Louisiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
678 Population
$31,458 Median Income
$45,000 Home Value
$688 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
32.3 yrs Median Age
15.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.2
Education

People

Population678
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density685/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 47.9%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$31,458
Per Capita Income$16,357
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty Rate2.0%
County GDP$604M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$45,000
Median Rent$688
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity46.7%
Diabetes16.1%
Depression28.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul47° / 83°
Rain59 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+66.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute39 min
Work From Home6.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Chatham Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$31,458
Home Value$45,000
Median Rent$688
Poverty Rate2.0%
Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
Unemployment0.6%
Avg Temperature65.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population678
Population Density685 per sq mi
Median Age32.3 years
Male38.5%
Female61.5%
Male 38.5%
Female 61.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47.9% Black 37.5% Hispanic 13.1% Other 1.5%
White47.9%
Black or African American37.5%
Hispanic or Latino13.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.5%

Language

English Only99.4%
Spanish Speakers0.6%
English 99.4% Spanish 0.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability29.8%
Health Insurance90.8%

Income

58% below avg
Median Household Income$31,458
Per Capita Income$16,357
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,039
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$56,517

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.6%
Poverty Rate2.0%
Total Establishments (County)324
County GDP$604M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation19
Healthcare Facilities25
Retail Stores37
Manufacturing6
Total Establishments324

Industry Mix

Restaurants 19 Healthcare 25 Retail 37 Manufacturing 6

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$56,517
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,883

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time38.8 min
Work From Home6.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

84% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$45,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied38.9%

Rental Costs

41% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$688

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,883
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.18%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.7%
Diabetes16.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
High Blood Pressure43.7%
Asthma11.3%
COPD10.1%
Stroke4.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity38.0%
Depression28.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.8%
Regular Checkup80.1%
Premature Death Rate11,807 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.0 / 10
Exercise Access16.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)25
Restaurants (County)19

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Temperature

47°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation59.3 in
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Land Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density685 per sq mi
Latitude32.3092°
Longitude-92.4514°
County FIPS22049

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 25.6%

Republican +47.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
High School+66.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density685 per sq mi
Land Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

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