Chatham, LA
Living in Chatham
Bikeability
53
Walkability
92
Commute
71
Public Transit
51
Affordability
100
Public Safety
94
Airports
4
Hospitals
33
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
780
Population
+179 (2010–19)
31 y
Median Age
-8 (2010–19)
5%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black31%
Caucasian65%
Other4%
Education
Less than high school34%
High school graduate43%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree1%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$18k
Median Household Income
-$2.6k (2010–19)
66%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K63%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance31%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office28%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Walked16%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$64k
Median Home Value
+$4.3k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$276
Median Monthly Rent
+$177 (2010–19)
34%
Owner-Occupied
-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached59%
Mobile home31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Utility gas22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chatham
United States45
Louisiana59
Jackson Parish5
Property Crime in Chatham
United States48
Louisiana69
Jackson Parish6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chatham
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding48
Tornado42
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chatham, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chatham, LA
Bethel Christian School
17 miles, NW
New Living Word School
19 miles, NW
Montessori School of Ruston
20 miles, NW
Cedar Creek School
20 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Chatham, LA
Louisiana Tech University
19 miles, NW
Grambling State University
21 miles, NW
University of Louisiana at Monroe
27 miles, NE
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
54 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chatham, LA
Jackson Parish Hospital
16 miles, W
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
18 miles, NW
Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital
20 miles, NW
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chatham, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
28 miles, NE
Alexandria International Airport
68 miles, S
Shreveport Regional Airport
81 miles, W
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
119 miles, NW