Cheneyville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

592 Population 580/sq mi density

$775 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent

67°F Avg Temperature

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cheneyville, LA

At a Glance

Median Rent

$775/mo

33% below

31.4% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

9.0%

73% below

88.1% high school+

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

7.6% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

45.8%

43% above

19.5% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

67°F

How Cheneyville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent

67%

Poverty

61%

Bachelor's

27%

Unemployment

161%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cheneyville a Good Place to Live?

1.7 / 5.0 - Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

9.0% of adults in Cheneyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cheneyville has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population592

Median Age49.0 yrs

Density580/mi²

Male / Female34% / 66%

Foreign Born0.8%

Veterans3.3%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$19,386

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty7.6%

County GDP$7,414M

Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

Home Value

Rent$775

Ownership70.9%

Zillow$131,191

Housing Units394

Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity45.8%

Diabetes16.4%

Smoking19.5%

Heart Disease6.7%

Premature Death15,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F

Rain61.6 in/yr

Elevation64 ft

Education

Bachelor's+9.0%

High School+88.1%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%

Commute27 min

Broadband53.6%

Internet Speed64 Mbps

EV Stations1

Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Cheneyville was built in 1959.

The nearest airport is Esler Regional (27 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.

43.2% of the population has a disability.

There are 259 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.

91 declared natural disasters on record.