What are the schools like in Choudrant, LA?

Choudrant is served primarily by Lincoln Parish. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Choudrant?

The median household income in Choudrant, LA is $69,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Choudrant, LA?

Choudrant has an average high temperature of 57.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Choudrant, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Choudrant, LA affordable or expensive?

Choudrant's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Choudrant is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $270,700 and the median rent is $933 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Choudrant, LA?

Choudrant has a violent crime rate of 320.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1769.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Choudrant, LA a Good Place to Live?

Choudrant is a small town of 1,395 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $69,313 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Choudrant stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Choudrant is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Choudrant city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.5

Choudrant's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Choudrant costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Choudrant, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$933	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Choudrant's violent crime rate is 320.9 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

320.9 /100k

Property Crime

1769.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Choudrant is served primarily by Lincoln Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Choudrant, LA	National Avg
School District	Lincoln Parish	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Choudrant sees average highs of 57.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 55.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Choudrant, LA
Average High — January	57.3°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	55.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Choudrant, LA	National Avg
Population	1,395	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Choudrant

Choudrant, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71227

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Choudrant, LA affordable or expensive?

Choudrant's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Choudrant roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $270,700 and median rent is $933/month.

What is the crime rate in Choudrant, LA?

Choudrant's violent crime rate is 320.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1769.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Choudrant?

Public schools in Choudrant are operated by Lincoln Parish. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Choudrant, LA a good place to live?

Choudrant, LA has a population of 1,395, a median household income of $69,313, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Choudrant?

Choudrant averages 57.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.6 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Choudrant?

Choudrant, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71227.

What is the population of Choudrant?

The population of Choudrant, Louisiana is 1,395 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Choudrant?

Key numbers for living in Choudrant: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $270,700, median household income $69,313, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Choudrant side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.