Chalmette, Louisiana

Population 16,663

Chalmette is located in St. Bernard Parish, LA. The population is 16,663, making Chalmette the largest city in St. Bernard Parish.

There are 6 public schools in Chalmette with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Chalmette is high , and there are 22 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Chalmette is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Chalmette property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Chalmette include Arabi, Meraux and Terrytown.

Chalmette Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 17.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.2%

Crime Rate

47.35% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 299
  • Violent Crimes: 671
  • Robbery: 39
  • Burglary: 474
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

2.51% Lower than national avg.
  • 22 offenders in Chalmette
  • 13.20 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

65 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 4
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 51

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Chalmette, LA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Chalmette's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Our Lady Of Prompt Succor School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Chalmette, LA

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $708
  • 1 Bedroom: $830
  • 2 Bedrooms: $980
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,262
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,460

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Environmental Hazards

65 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Chalmette, LA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Chalmette, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
    Chalmette, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 57.1°
  • February 60.33°
  • March 65.45°
  • April 71.52°
  • May 77.62°
  • June 83.98°
  • July 84.64°
  • August 86.43°
  • September 81.86°
  • October 72.16°
  • November 63.06°
  • December 56.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Chalmette, LA

Earthquakes
Chalmette, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Chalmette, LA has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Chalmette, LA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Chalmette, LA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Chalmette, LA: $42,581

Unemployment

Unemployment in Chalmette is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.38%
White Collar - 49.62%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Steve Scalise

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Chalmette, LA
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