Westlake, LA

Living in Westlake

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 55
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 33
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Schools 93
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Residents

4.7k Population +189 (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black18%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other3%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate45%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$2k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office19%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$114k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$444 Median Monthly Rent +$21 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
LP gas1%
Utility gas46%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westlake

United States45
Louisiana59
Lake Charles Metro Area67
Calcasieu Parish68

Property Crime in Westlake

United States48
Louisiana69
Lake Charles Metro Area88
Calcasieu Parish89

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%

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 5 0
Oct 69 5 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 52 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westlake

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding77
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Colleges

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Lamar University
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Airports

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