ZIP Code 70607, LA

Living in 70607

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 30
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 21
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 35
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Schools 89
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Residents

29k Population +3.9k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black36%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$6.1k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office23%
Service25%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$123k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$690 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
LP gas1%
Utility gas22%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 70607

United States45
Louisiana59
Lake Charles Metro Area67
Cameron Parish23

Property Crime in 70607

United States48
Louisiana69
Lake Charles Metro Area88
Cameron Parish27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 5 0
Feb 55 4 0
Mar 62 4 0
Apr 69 4 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 70607

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding73
Tornado29
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Colleges

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Lamar University
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