Lake Charles Metro Area, LA
Living in the Lake Charles Metro Area
Bikeability
15
Walkability
20
Commute
76
Public Transit
12
Affordability
81
Public Safety
34
Airports
16
Hospitals
29
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
83
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
209k
Population
+12k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black24%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$51k
Median Household Income
+$6.8k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
23 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$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
$156k
Median Home Value
+$46k (2010–19)
27%
Built 2000 or Later
$692
Median Monthly Rent
+$186 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K17%
$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 gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Lake Charles Metro Area
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in the Lake Charles Metro Area
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 55 | 4 | 0 |
Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 69 | 3 | 0 |
May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
Jul | 83 | 6 | 0 |
Aug | 83 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 79 | 6 | 0 |
Oct | 71 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 62 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 54 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Lake Charles Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding78
Tornado31
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Charles Metro Area, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Charles Metro Area, LA
Covenant Grace Academy
14 miles, N
Our Lady Queen of Heaven School
14 miles, N
St Margaret Catholic School
16 miles, N
St Louis Catholic High School
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Charles Metro Area, LA
McNeese State University
14 miles, N
Lamar University
49 miles, W
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
75 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
97 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Charles Metro Area, LA
South Cameron Memorial Hospital
13 miles, SE
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
14 miles, N
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles
15 miles, N
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lake Charles Metro Area, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
10 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
46 miles, W
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
77 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
102 miles, NE