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Chatham, Louisiana

town · Jackson Parish

At a glance

534
Population
$42,500
Median home value (all homes)
86% below U.S. median
$119,154
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$758/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$37,353
Median household income
52% below U.S. median
34 min
Average commute
70.2%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing68% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost13% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates63.4%
College graduates17.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
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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