Lake Charles, LA

Living in Lake Charles

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 37
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 33
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Schools 74
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Residents

77k Population +6.1k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black48%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$6.9k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty
18  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$156k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$683 Median Monthly Rent +$176 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
LP gas1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lake Charles

United States45
Louisiana59
Lake Charles Metro Area67
Calcasieu Parish68

Property Crime in Lake Charles

United States48
Louisiana69
Lake Charles Metro Area88
Calcasieu Parish89

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump50%

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 5 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 52 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Charles

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding76
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lake Charles, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lake Charles, LA

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Colleges

Colleges near Lake Charles, LA

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Lamar University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lake Charles, LA

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Airports

Airports near Lake Charles, LA

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