Lake Charles, LA
Living in Lake Charles
Bikeability28
Walkability37
Commute94
Public Transit20
Affordability89
Public Safety22
Airports6
Hospitals24
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
77kPopulation+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
$43kMedian 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
$156kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$683Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Charles, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Charles, LA
St Margaret Catholic School
1 miles, NE
St Louis Catholic High School
1 miles, N
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
1 miles, N
Hamilton Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Charles, LA
McNeese State University
2 miles, S
Lamar University
53 miles, W
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
71 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
82 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
1 miles, NW
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles
2 miles, SE
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
3 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
5 miles, S
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
51 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
87 miles, NE