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Cankton, LA

Cankton, LA.

Population: 7,481 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cankton, LA is $210,867 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 50 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$210,867

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$210,867
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
-7.9%
5-year appreciation
+1.9%
10-year appreciation
+12.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2023)
$233,809
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$300,000
Median list price
$238,000
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+43.9%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$632/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$682/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$892/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,087/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,172/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
Cankton Elementary School, Sunset Middle School, Ecole Saint-Landry

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, ice storm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
76
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
77.5°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,485
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,464

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
74
Nearest airport
Kibs Air Park (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
27
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-78 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
17.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.9%
Median annual property tax
$610
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
57.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,016
Average weekly wage
$928
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
153

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CanktonState medianUS median
Typical home value$210,867$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$300,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$610$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Cankton, LA?
$210,867.
What is the median sale price in Cankton, LA?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cankton, LA?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Cankton, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $892/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cankton, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, ice storm, lightning, tornado.
Is Cankton, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Cankton, LA. 76 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Cankton, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cankton, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cankton, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cankton, LA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cankton, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cankton, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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