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Cheneyville, LA
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Population
559
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
550
ZIP codes
0
Cheneyville and its ZIP codes
Cheneyville at a glance
- Cheneyville is about 5.2 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $17,132 a year, 72% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- Median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Cheneyville, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cheneyville, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$17,132
Poverty rate
44.5%
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.2%
Median age
48.5
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (89), Haitian Americans (43), Italian Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rapides Parish. PPP loans are for Cheneyville.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,620
56,850 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,789
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$950M
FY 2026, $7,307 per person
How people get to work
Cheneyville, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.0%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cheneyville, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,688
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cheneyville, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
22.2%
U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Cheneyville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BunkieCity | 7.2 mi | 3 |
| EchoCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| LecompteTown | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| HessmerVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Fifth WardCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| EvergreenTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| Turkey CreekVillage | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| CottonportTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| Forest HillVillage | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| MansuraTown | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| MarksvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| WoodworthTown | 16 mi | 8.9 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| McNaryVillage | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| GlenmoraTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| MorrowCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cheneyville, LA in?
- Cheneyville is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Cheneyville, LA?
- About 559 people live in Cheneyville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cheneyville?
- Nearby places include Bunkie (7.2 mi), Echo (7.3 mi), Lecompte (8 mi), Hessmer (10 mi), Fifth Ward (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023