Lake Charles, Louisiana

Population 73,481

Lake Charles is located in Calcasieu Parish, LA. The population is 73,481, making Lake Charles the largest city in Calcasieu Parish and the 5th largest city in the state of Louisiana.

There are 35 public schools in Lake Charles with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Lake Charles is high , and there are 408 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lake Charles is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lake Charles property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lake Charles include Prien, Westlake and Moss Bluff.

Lake Charles Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 13.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.7%

Crime Rate

40.94% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 290
  • Violent Crimes: 525
  • Robbery: 105
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

79.08% Higher than national avg.
  • 408 offenders in Lake Charles
  • 55.52 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

519 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 33
  • Registered Polluters: 13
  • Superfunds: 29
  • Tanks & Spills: 444

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Crime view details

408 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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826 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lake Charles, LA issued 826 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 826 permits, 145 were issued for single family homes and 681 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lake Charles, LA issued 633 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 633 permits, 207 were issued for single family homes and 426 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $672
  • 1 Bedroom: $700
  • 2 Bedrooms: $901
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,126
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,267

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Environmental Hazards

519 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Lake Charles, LA has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Lake Charles, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Lake Charles, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.55°
  • February 56.17°
  • March 62.88°
  • April 69.57°
  • May 77.33°
  • June 83.56°
  • July 83.35°
  • August 84.28°
  • September 79.17°
  • October 69.92°
  • November 61.1°
  • December 51.88°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lake Charles, LA

Earthquakes
Lake Charles, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lake Charles, LA has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lake Charles, LA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lake Charles, LA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lake Charles, LA: $38,600

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lake Charles is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.98%
White Collar - 55.02%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Charles W. Boustany Jr.

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

65 FCC Towers view all

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