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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 685/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3092°N, 92.4514°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in |
Chatham has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.4").