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Chatham, LA

Chatham, LA.

Population: 1,559 (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
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Avg hospital rating
2.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$348
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
32.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,688
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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