Chataignier has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0

Property0

Reported in 20230

FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Chataignier

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Most working residents leave Chataignier for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ville Platte (16%), Lafayette (7%) and Opelousas (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Ville Platte

16%

Lafayette

Opelousas

Eunice

0%Work in townlive and work in Chataignier 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 6Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Chataignier →

Health in Chataignier

Compared with Louisiana

2better than LA·19worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 3▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.6%Fewer binge drinkersLA 16.9% · better 83.4%More adults treating high blood pressureLA 78.8% · better 40.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethLA 18.1% · worse

Care nearby

Acadian Medical CenterEunice · 6.6 mi · ER

Evangeline Parish SiteVille Platte · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Chataignier · CMS · HRSAHealth in Chataignier →

Natural hazards in Chataignier

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌀 Hurricanes

2Does Chataignier flood?paid flood claims since 1982 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Chataignier

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Chataignier →

Climate in Chataignier

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Chataignier has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 41°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 43°Winter

79° / 57°Spring

91° / 72°Summer

80° / 58°Fall

How much snow does Chataignier get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 27, with the last in spring around Feb 26.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Chataignier →

Schools in Chataignier

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Chataignier’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 70% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictEvangeline ParishSchools1

Chataignier Elementary School C+Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 375 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.