Lake Charles Metro Area, LA
Living in the Lake Charles Metro Area
Bikeability15
Walkability20
Commute76
Public Transit12
Affordability81
Public Safety34
Airports16
Hospitals29
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
209kPopulation+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
$51kMedian 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
$156kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$692Median 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
Alexandria International Airport
102 miles, NE