At a Glance
Median Income
$44,000
$24,606 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
Zillow: $149,824
Median Rent
$881/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
882/100K
1,763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Church Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Church Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Church Point a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Church Point residents earn a median household income of $44,000 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,606. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Church Point is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,824. Median rent is $881/month, with 36.1% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Church Point reports 882 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 132% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,763/100K. The murder rate is 22.6/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Church Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Church Point has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,133
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,430/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,000
Per Capita$24,606
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$881
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$149,824
Housing Units1,683
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent882/100K
Property1,763/100K
Murder22.6/100K
Assault836/100K
Burglary407/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Church Point was founded in 1843.
The median home in Church Point was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.