Chalmette, LA
Living in Chalmette
Bikeability26
Walkability25
Commute40
Public Transit23
Affordability81
Public Safety57
Airports45
Hospitals29
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+11k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age
12%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black22%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$3.7k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$776Median Monthly Rent+$50 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas48%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chalmette
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
St. Bernard Parish37
Property Crime in Chalmette
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
St. Bernard Parish72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chalmette
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado31
Coastal Flooding20
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chalmette, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chalmette, LA
Our Lady of Prompt Succor School
0 miles, S
Calvary Baptist School
4 miles, W
Christ the King Elementary School
4 miles, SW
Stepping Stones Montessori
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Chalmette, LA
University of Holy Cross
3 miles, SW
Dillard University
7 miles, NW
Southern University at New Orleans
7 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chalmette, LA
St Bernard Parish Hospital
2 miles, NW
Seaside Behavioral Center
3 miles, SW
New Orleans East Hospital
6 miles, N
Tulane Medical Center
7 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Chalmette, LA
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
62 miles, NE
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
82 miles, NW
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
112 miles, N