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Choctaw, LA

Louisiana · St. Charles Parish · New Orleans-Metairie Metro

Choctaw is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 433. Residents earn $77,813 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
433 Population 69/sq mi density
$77,813 Median Income $35,702 per capita
$56,900 Home Value $223,785 Zillow
70°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
542 Violent Crime/100K 4,202 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,900 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
542 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $77,813
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $56,900
80% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 542/100K
43% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.9%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Choctaw Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population433
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,813
Per Capita$35,702
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$12,725M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,900
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$223,785
Housing Units271
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

F
Violent542/100K
Property4,202/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking17.5%
Depression29.7%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain71.1 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation1 ft (0 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+60.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.71

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband73.1%
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Is Choctaw a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Choctaw receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high obesity rates. Choctaw offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Choctaw is $77,813, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Choctaw is $56,900, 80% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 542 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,202 per 100,000, 114% above the national average.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 60.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Choctaw enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Choctaw has a population of 433 with a density of 69 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.6% female and 46.4% male. The city is predominantly White (98.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.1% of residents, while 16.9% speak Spanish. 0.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 33.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 94.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

433
Total Population
69
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
6.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Choctaw vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 83.1%
6% above US avg
Spanish 16.9%
26% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Choctaw vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Choctaw is $77,813, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,702. The average weekly wage is $1,867, 30% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Choctaw vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,813
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,702
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
IRS Avg AGI$77,467
Gini Index0.438 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,446
County GDP$12,725M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare80
Retail109
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,647
4% above US avg
Cost of Living88.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone64.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Choctaw is $56,900, 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $223,785, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $832 for a one-bedroom to $1,007 for a two-bedroom apartment. 85.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 271 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1986. The average annual property tax is $3,647. 34.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 0.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$56,900
80% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$223,785

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.7%
Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units271
Median Year Built1986

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,647
4% above US avg
Effective Rate6.41%
In Choctaw, 42.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 36.2% have high blood pressure. 17.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 23.6% report binge drinking. 26.8% are physically inactive. 29.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.8% experience frequent mental distress. 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,905. The dentist ratio is 1:2,125. 76.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Choctaw vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
34% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure36.2%
Asthma9.1%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.5%
25% above US avg
Binge Drinking23.6%
Physical Inactivity26.8%
Depression29.7%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep40.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,905
Dentists1:2,125
Mental Health1:666
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits55.6%
Premature Death9,796/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access76.9%
Healthcare Facilities80
Choctaw has a violent crime rate of 542 per 100,000 residents, 43% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,202 per 100,000, 114% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 9 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Choctaw receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Choctaw vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent542.4/100K
43% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property4,201.9/100K
114% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
View full crime details →
Choctaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1 ft (0 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates29.8457°N, 90.7238°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Charles Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.1"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience100.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 32 km
2021 Ida Category 4 13 km
2020 Laura Category 4 249 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 73 km
2020 Delta Category 3 212 km
2020 Sally Category 2 256 km
2019 Barry Category 1 129 km
2017 Nate Category 1 147 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 54 km
2009 Ida Category 1 247 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 65 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 281 km
2005 Katrina Category 5 115 km
2005 Rita Category 4 261 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 94 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 266 km
2002 Lili Category 4 148 km
1998 Georges Category 2 186 km
1998 Earl Category 2 248 km
1997 Danny Category 1 107 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 844 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 32 km 0
Oct 3, 1964 EF4 44 km 22
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 65 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 38 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 36 km 2
Oct 14, 1984 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 26, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 29, 1972 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 17, 1970 EF3 58 km 0
Dec 25, 1969 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 12, 1969 EF3 43 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 21, 1957 EF3 40 km 0
Feb 6, 1953 EF3 71 km 2
Apr 10, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 27 km 1
Dec 14, 2022 EF2 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 1 B (2,030 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNIT 1 B 2,030 84 km
1998 UNIT 4 CD 1,729 88 km
1998 UNIT 7 1,623 88 km
2011 BAD ROMANCE 1,305 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,206 90 km
2004 UNITS 1A-1B 1,108 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 950 90 km
2010 UNNAMED 904 43 km
2009 GOOSEPOINT C 864 88 km
1996 1 B 846 83 km
2006 BOY SCOUT EAST 826 91 km
1998 UNIT 2 A 821 86 km
1997 1 A 797 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 750 92 km
2005 UNT 4A SAMMY SLOUGH 717 88 km
2009 BAPTISTE CEMETERY 684 91 km
2004 12 SOUTH EAST 542 93 km
1997 STAND 2 521 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
April 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 6.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in

Choctaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (3.7").

View full weather details →
Choctaw is located in St. Charles Parish County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 60.4% have completed high school. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 65.4% of the vote, a 32.4-point margin. 73.1% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 80 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 64.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.4%
D 33%

Winner: Republican by 32.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+60.4%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
School Test Score5.71
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density69/sq mi
Total Area6.3 sq mi
CountySt. Charles Parish County

Services

Broadband Access73.1%
Avg Download Speed99.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed17.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities80
Restaurants77
Retail Stores109

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone64.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%
Average costs for common services in Choctaw. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $221 ($132-$353)
Specialist Visit $309 ($176-$485)
Urgent Care Visit $176 ($88-$309)
Emergency Room Visit $1,940 ($706-$4,410)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($66-$176)
Dental Filling $221 ($132-$353)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22-$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $66 ($44-$106)
Brake Pad Replacement $265 ($132-$441)
Tire Rotation $35 ($18-$66)
New Tires (Set of 4) $529 ($353-$882)
Battery Replacement $176 ($88-$309)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $88 ($53-$132)
Electrician (Per Hour) $79 ($44-$123)
HVAC Repair $353 ($132-$706)
HVAC System Install $6,174 ($3,528-$10,584)
Roof Repair $882 ($353-$1,764)
Roof Replacement $7,938 ($4,851-$13,230)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,323 ($441-$3,087)
Divorce (Contested) $13,230 ($4,410-$26,460)
DUI Defense $4,410 ($1,764-$8,820)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,323 ($706-$2,646)
Will Preparation $441 ($176-$882)
Trust Preparation $2,205 ($882-$4,410)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13-$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($26-$88)
Hair Coloring (Full) $132 ($66-$221)
Manicure $22 ($13-$40)
Pedicure $35 ($22-$57)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44-$115)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.62 ($2.65-$4.85)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.09 ($2.21-$4.41)
Loaf of Bread $3.35 ($2.21-$4.85)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $3.97 ($2.65-$5.73)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.85 ($3.53-$6.62)
Rice (per lb) $0.88 ($0.53-$1.59)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $123 ($71-$221)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($26-$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($35-$106)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($35-$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $57 ($26-$88)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44-$132)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $176 ($66-$441)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,764 ($1,058-$3,087)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($26-$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.06-$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $88 ($26-$221)
Driver's License Renewal $26 ($13-$66)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,058 ($529-$2,205)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $882 ($441-$1,764)
After-School Care (Monthly) $353 ($176-$617)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22-$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $882 ($353-$2,205)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,025 ($4,410-$26,460)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($26-$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $88 ($44-$176)
Dog Grooming $53 ($26-$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $35 ($18-$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter $265 ($132-$441)
Cat Spay/Neuter $176 ($88-$353)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$650
Toddler$628
Preschool$606
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$616
Toddler$585
Preschool$598
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in St. Charles Parish

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Construction 5,465 159 $133,214 3.97
Manufacturing 4,661 68 $145,295 2.16
Transportation & Warehousing 2,547 103 $90,059 2.29
Wholesale Trade 1,893 120 $93,719 1.83
Retail Trade 1,449 149 $32,286 0.55
Health Care & Social Assistance 1,215 113 $50,436 0.32
Accommodation & Food Services 1,108 116 $18,880 0.46
Administrative & Waste Services 1,008 110 $65,399 0.65
Professional & Technical Services 803 145 $94,159 0.44
Utilities 777 14 $150,938 7.80
Other Services 439 70 $72,065 0.56
Real Estate 357 59 $84,992 0.88
Management of Companies 354 16 $46,465 0.80
Finance & Insurance 315 76 $66,893 0.30
Arts & Entertainment 213 26 $18,991 0.48
Educational Services 62 12 $37,138 0.11
Mining & Oil/Gas 51 9 $93,347 0.51
Information & Technology 39 16 $57,264 0.08
Agriculture & Forestry 8 3 $47,063 0.04

Radio Stations near Choctaw

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KMRC Radio blues, swamp rock MP3 128 kbps
KLEB 1600 AM - The Rajun' Cajun blues, cajun MP3 64 kbps
104.1 The Spot adult hits AAC

National Parks Near Choctaw

11 national parks and monuments found near Choctaw.

ParkTypeFee
Bayou Segnette State Park State Park Free
Bogue Chitto State Park State Park Free
Fairview Riverside State Park State Park Free
Fontainebleau State Park District I State Park Free
Grand Isle State Park State Park Free
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve National Historical Park and Preserve Free
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park State Park Free
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Saint Bernrd State Park District 1 State Park Free
State Capitol Park State Park Free
Tickfaw State Park State Park Free

Museums in Choctaw

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BAYOU COUNTRY CHILDREN'S MUSEUMCHILDREN'S MUSEUM211 RUE BETANCOURT9854462200$864,249
SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY CENTERCHILDREN'S MUSEUM9855807289$202,422
AMEEN ART GALLERYART MUSEUM9854932500
BAYOU LAFOURCHE FOLK LIFE & HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM110 MAIN ST9855325909
EDWARD DOUGLASS WHITE HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION9854470915
GARYVILLE TIMBERMILL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUMMUSEUM ST AT HISTORIC MAIN ST5045353202
GERMAN-ACADIAN COAST HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
GODCHAUX-RESERVE HOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETYGENERAL MUSEUM
KIDS IN MOTION PLAYHOUSE DISCOVERY MUSEUMCHILDREN'S MUSEUM9852096327
LAURA CENTER FOR CREOLE HERITAGEGENERAL MUSEUM
SAN FRANCISCO PLANTATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION9855352341
ST JAMES HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1988 JEFFERSON HWY2258699752
ST JOHN MILITARY PARK ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Choctaw

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LAFOURCHE PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY705 WEST 5TH STREET0.0395,872
ST. JAMES PARISH1879 W. MAIN STREET0.067,483

Farmers Markets in Choctaw

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downtown Houma Farmers, Fishermen and Artisans Market7910 West Park AvenueJanuary to DecemberSat:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Lafourche Central Market 4484 Hwy. 101/01/2014 to 12/31/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;
River Region Children's Association (RRCA) Farmer's & Community Market2335 W Airline Hwy01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;Visit
The MarketLA 1 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Thibodaux Main Street Farmers Market314 St Mary St04/01/2013 to 12/28/2013Sat: 7:00 AM-11:00 AM;

Restaurants in Choctaw

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highway 20 Swamp Shack

Breweries in Choctaw

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Coca-colaBottlers, Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries1300 Lynn St9854463482Visit

Cell Towers in Choctaw

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
(Vacherie site) 1.6 KM FROM JCT OF LA ROUTES 20 & 3127 AT ST. JAMES PARISHTOWER609
677 HIGHWAY 628GTOWER151
(LaPlace site) River RoadTOWER151
5284 W. Airline HighwayGTOWER149
540 BACK ST (Thibodaux site)TOWER98
25707 HIGHWAY 1 (66252)LTOWER94
1604 HIGHWAY 20 (79053)GTOWER93
6346 HIGHWAY 44LTOWER90
154 DOROTHY LANE (Bayou Black site)TOWER83
128 East Barateria St. (Lockport site)TOWER83
1368 HWY 20 THIBODAUX LA (Chackbay site)TOWER83
29229 Highway 20LTOWER80
29229 Highway 20 (117017)LTOWER80
2181 BAYOU ROAD (79052)LTOWER79
(Percle site) 2945 Highway 1 (304801)TOWER77
4128 HWY 90 (Des Allemands site)TOWER63

Bridges in Choctaw

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
SlabConcrete19761712,271F
SlabConcrete2002801,435G
SlabConcrete2001761,406G
SlabConcrete1993571,401G
SlabConcrete1997114961G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1955160901P

Amtrak Stations in Choctaw

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Schriever, LA145 Burlington CourtTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Choctaw

9 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
AMERICAN IRON REDUCTION7300 LA HWY 3214ST JAMES
AMERICAS STYRENICS LLC - ST JAMES PLANT9901 HWY 18SAINT JAMES
AMERICAS STYRENICS LLC - ST JAMES PLANT9901 HWY 18SAINT JAMES
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP - LOUISIANA REFINING DIVISION - GARYVILLE REFINERY4663 W AIRLINE HWYST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP - LOUISIANA REFINING DIVISION - GARYVILLE REFINERY4663 W AIRLINE HWYST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP - LOUISIANA REFINING DIVISION - GARYVILLE REFINERY4663 W AIRLINE HWYST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP - LOUISIANA REFINING DIVISION - GARYVILLE REFINERY4663 W AIRLINE HWYST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP - LOUISIANA REFINING DIVISION - GARYVILLE REFINERY4663 W AIRLINE HWYST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
MOSAIC FERTILIZER LLC UNCLE SAM PLANT7250 HIGHWAY 44SAINT JAMES

Airports Near Choctaw

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportMSYLarge Airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan AirportBTRMedium Airport
Lakefront AirportNEWMedium Airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender FieldNBGMedium Airport
Blouin Flightpark Ultralightport-Small Airport
Cal Mire Field-Small Airport
Capozzoli Airport-Small Airport
Cora Texas Landing Strip-Small Airport
Country Bend Airport-Small Airport
Covington-Vincent Airport-Small Airport
Daneco Landing Strip-Small Airport
Double H Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Fitzsimmons Airport-Small Airport
Greenwood Plantation Ultralightport-Small Airport
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport-Small Airport
Harry P Williams Memorial AirportPTNSmall Airport
Hickham Field-Small Airport
Houma Terrebonne AirportHUMSmall Airport
Huffaker Field-Small Airport
Louisiana Regional Airport-Small Airport
Marmande Airport-Small Airport
Naquin Field-Small Airport
Omni Airport-Small Airport
Pierce Field-Small Airport
PK Field-Small Airport
Plane Crazy Airport-Small Airport
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport-Small Airport
Price Ultralightport-Small Airport
Promised Landings Airport-Small Airport
Rebel Field-Small Airport
Schexnayder Airport-Small Airport
Shaw Crop Service Airport-Small Airport
Sheridan's Strip-Small Airport
Simpson Airport-Small Airport
South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport-Small Airport
Southern Helicopters Airport-Small Airport
Southern Seaplane AirportBCSSmall Airport
Southland Strip Number 2 Ultralightport-Small Airport
St Charles Airport-Small Airport
St. Tammany Regional Airport-Small Airport
Stevens Strip-Small Airport
Theriot Field-Small Airport
Thibodaux Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Triche Field-Small Airport
White Castle Airport-Small Airport
Whitehall Field Ultralightport-Small Airport

Police Stations in Choctaw

21 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Gramercy Police Department
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office - Civil Criminal and Probate
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office - Communications Office
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office - Criminal Operations Center
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office - Work Release Center
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office Training Academy
Louisiana State Police Troop C
Lutcher Police Department
Saint James Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint James Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint James Parish Sheriff's Office - Juvenile Division
Saint James Parish Sheriff's Office - Records
Saint John Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint John Parish Sheriff's Office - Bureau of Narcotics
Saint John Parish Sheriff's Office - Uniform Patrol Division
St. John Parish Sheriff's Office
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office - Detective Bureau
Thibodaux Police Department

Grocery Stores in Choctaw

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
DOLLAR GENERAL 7230Other1447 Highway 20

Treatment Centers in Choctaw

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - LutcherBoth833-891-6080 x105
Compass Behavioral Center - HoumaBoth985-876-1715
Lafourche Behavioral HealthBoth985-537-6823
Lake Wellness Center - HoumaSubstance Abuse888-488-5253
Louisiana Behavioral Health Services - Cognitive Development CentersSubstance Abuse504-493-2271
Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital - Behavioral HealthBoth985-537-6841
Urgent Care LaPlace - Addiction ServicesSubstance Abuse504-291-4148

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Frequently Asked Questions About Choctaw

What is the population of Choctaw?

Choctaw has a population of 433 residents and is located in Louisiana. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.6% female and 46.4% male.

Is Choctaw expensive to live in?

Choctaw is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $77,813, 4% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $56,900 (80% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 0.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Choctaw safe?

The violent crime rate in Choctaw is 542 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,202 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Choctaw receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Choctaw?

Choctaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 71.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Choctaw?

The job market in Choctaw is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,867. There are 1,446 business establishments in the area, including 77 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Choctaw?

The median home value in Choctaw is $56,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $223,785. The homeownership rate is 85.7%. The average annual property tax is $3,647.

How are the schools in Choctaw?

Schools in Choctaw score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 8.8% of adults in Choctaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 60.4% have completed high school. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Choctaw?

The obesity rate in Choctaw is 42.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.5% of adults are smokers. 26.8% are physically inactive. 29.7% of residents report depression. 8.3% lack health insurance. 76.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,905.

What is transportation like in Choctaw?

The average commute in Choctaw is 29 minutes. 64.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Choctaw?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Choctaw is 98.6% White. 83.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 16.9% speak Spanish. 0.0% of the population are military veterans. 33.8% of residents have a disability. 94.6% have health insurance coverage.

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