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Lake Arthur, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish County
Lake Arthur, LA
At a Glance
How Lake Arthur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Arthur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Arthur a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Arthur residents earn a median household income of $41,333 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,594. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Arthur is $77,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,762. Median rent is $653/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Lake Arthur reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,656/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Lake Arthur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Arthur has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.