Chatham, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County
3.6
/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
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,458 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $688/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chatham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in |
Chatham has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.1").