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Charenton, LA

Charenton, LA.

Population: 476 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, coldWave, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
62.0°F

Amenities

Nearest airport
Chitimacha Air Park (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
31
Avg hospital rating
2.6 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Households with broadband internet
89.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,086
Average weekly wage
$1,214
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Mining, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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