Calcasieu Parish, LA
Living in Calcasieu Parish
Bikeability
15
Walkability
20
Commute
77
Public Transit
12
Affordability
82
Public Safety
33
Airports
13
Hospitals
24
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
88
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
202k
Population
+12k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black25%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$51k
Median Household Income
+$7.4k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
22 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$157k
Median Home Value
+$47k (2010–19)
26%
Built 2000 or Later
$692
Median Monthly Rent
+$188 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Calcasieu Parish
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in Calcasieu Parish
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Feb | 54 | 4 | 0 |
Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
Oct | 69 | 6 | 0 |
Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Calcasieu Parish
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding78
Tornado30
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Calcasieu Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Calcasieu Parish, LA
Our Lady's School
0 miles, W
Little Learners Montessori
2 miles, E
Our Lady Queen of Heaven School
8 miles, E
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Calcasieu Parish, LA
McNeese State University
9 miles, SE
Lamar University
45 miles, W
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
80 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
86 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Calcasieu Parish, LA
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
1 miles, W
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
7 miles, SE
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
8 miles, E
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
10 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Calcasieu Parish, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
11 miles, SE
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
44 miles, SW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
82 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
90 miles, NE