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Chataignier, Louisiana

village · Evangeline Parish

At a glance

367
Population
$91,700
Median home value (all homes)
70% below U.S. median
$99,920
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$770/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$32,898
Median household income
58% below U.S. median
30.8 min
Average commute
68.5%
Homes with broadband
89.3%
Locations with fiber available
11.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities45% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost2% 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 college30 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates76.1%
College graduates15.6%

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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