Cankton, LA
Living in Cankton
Bikeability11
Walkability41
Commute25
Public Transit13
Affordability95
Public Safety31
Airports16
Hospitals63
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
651Population+102 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black9%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate54%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector86%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office32%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$532Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached51%
Mobile home45%
Boat, RV, etc3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Utility gas24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cankton
United States45
Louisiana59
St. Landry Parish70
Property Crime in Cankton
United States48
Louisiana69
St. Landry Parish74
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cankton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding83
Tornado54
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cankton, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cankton, LA
Carencro Catholic School
4 miles, SE
St Ignatius Elementary School
7 miles, NE
Our Mother of Peace Elementary
7 miles, NW
Lafayette Christian Academy
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Cankton, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
11 miles, SE
Southern University and A & M College
56 miles, E
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
58 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cankton, LA
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
6 miles, SE
Acadia St Landry
7 miles, NW
University Hospital & Clinics
10 miles, SE
Lafayette General Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Cankton, LA
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
12 miles, SE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
59 miles, E
Lake Charles Regional Airport
68 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
73 miles, N