Westlake, LA
Living in Westlake
Bikeability44
Walkability55
Commute81
Public Transit22
Affordability97
Public Safety40
Airports14
Hospitals23
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.7kPopulation+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
$42kMedian 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
$114kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$444Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westlake, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westlake, LA
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
4 miles, SE
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
4 miles, SE
Little Learners Montessori
4 miles, SW
St Theodores Holy Family Catholic School
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Westlake, LA
McNeese State University
6 miles, SE
Lamar University
51 miles, W
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
74 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
81 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westlake, LA
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
4 miles, SE
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
5 miles, S
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
6 miles, SE
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
7 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Westlake, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
10 miles, S
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
50 miles, SW
Alexandria International Airport
85 miles, NE