Lake Charles Metro Area, LA

Living in the Lake Charles Metro Area

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 20
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 35
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Schools 83
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lake Charles Metro Area, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lake Charles Metro Area, LA

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Colleges

Colleges near Lake Charles Metro Area, LA

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Lamar University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lake Charles Metro Area, LA

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Airports

Airports near Lake Charles Metro Area, LA

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