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Chatham, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
678 Population 685/sq mi density
$31,458 Median Income $16,357 per capita
$45,000 Home Value $168,584 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,458 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $688/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Chatham, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,458
58% below
$16,357 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
84% below
Zillow: $168,584
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
10,216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
45% above
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Chatham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
16%
Rent
59%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chatham 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

Chatham residents earn a median household income of $31,458 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,357. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chatham is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,584. Median rent is $688/month, with 26.8% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Chatham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,216/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Chatham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chatham has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population678
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density685/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$31,458
Per Capita$16,357
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent$688
Ownership38.9%
Zillow$168,584
Housing Units343
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property10,216/100K

Health

Obesity46.7%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation177 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute39 min
Broadband58.7%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Chatham was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.