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Cankton, Louisiana

village · St. Landry Parish

At a glance

514
Population
$191,100
Median home value (all homes)
37% below U.S. median
$668/mo
Median rent
50% below U.S. median
$72,000
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
31.5 min
Average commute
84.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost5% above
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates95.4%
College graduates26.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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