Charenton, LA
Living in Charenton
Bikeability
26
Walkability
64
Commute
74
Public Transit
28
Affordability
99
Public Safety
35
Airports
25
Hospitals
71
Colleges
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
85
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
+39 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
5%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black29%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial9%
Native American19%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate59%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector81%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office25%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$103k
Median Home Value
+$19k (2010–19)
27%
Built 2000 or Later
$569
Median Monthly Rent
+$311 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity87%
Utility gas13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Charenton
United States45
Louisiana59
St. Mary Parish67
Property Crime in Charenton
United States48
Louisiana69
St. Mary Parish78
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
Aug | 82 | 7 | 0 |
Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
Oct | 70 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 54 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charenton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding19
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charenton, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charenton, LA
Hanson Memorial High School
5 miles, S
St John Elementary School
5 miles, SE
Assembly Christian School
16 miles, NW
Highland Baptist Christian School
18 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Charenton, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
37 miles, NW
Nicholls State University
45 miles, E
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
45 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charenton, LA
Franklin Foundation Hospital
5 miles, S
Iberia Medical Center
17 miles, NW
Ochsner St Mary
23 miles, SE
Assumption Community Hospital
31 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Charenton, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
36 miles, NW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
52 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
102 miles, W