The Town FilesChackbay, Louisiana
Community in Lafourche Parish · population 5,370 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $217,000
- Household income
- $65,968
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 43.1
Chackbay is a community of 5,370 people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $217,000, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for families than 99% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 79% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 76% of Louisiana towns.
How Chackbay ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chackbay is worth $217,000, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $65,968, which is more affordable than 39% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,036 a month. 93.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chackbay | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,000 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,036 | $887 |
| Median household income | $65,968 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 93.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chackbay
| People | Chackbay | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 84.6% |
Weather in Chackbay
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 44.5°F. About 71.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chackbay since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 3, 1960 about 3.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Lafourche Parish since 1996
Lafourche Parish has been included in 54 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish had 34,853 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,112 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Chackbay itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Towns near Chackbay
- Thibodaux, LA4.4 mi · 15,948 people · home $232,500
- Choctaw, LA5.1 mi · 775 people · home —
- Bayou Country Club, LA5.6 mi · 1,304 people · home $332,400
- Lafourche Crossing, LA6.7 mi · 2,427 people · home $269,100
- Labadieville, LA9.0 mi · 1,715 people · home $153,100
- South Vacherie, LA9.1 mi · 3,388 people · home $234,600
- Schriever, LA9.1 mi · 6,711 people · home $179,300
- Kraemer, LA10.9 mi · 877 people · home $145,400
Chackbay questions
Is Chackbay, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chackbay scores better for retirees than 55% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 76%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Chackbay?
The median owner-occupied home in Chackbay is valued at $217,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,968, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,036 a month.
What is the weather like in Chackbay?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 44.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 71.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Chackbay get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chackbay since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 3, 1960. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)