Lake Charles, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

81,679 Population 1,721/sq mi density

$56,864 Median Income $35,847 per capita

$204,000 Home Value $202,231 Zillow

$1,090 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent

71°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

525 Violent Crime/100K 3,692 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$56,864 median income, 3.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$204,000 home value, $1,090/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

525 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)

Education

3.4 / 5.0

29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Ghost Towns Near Lake Charles (2)

These abandoned settlements are located within approximately 80 km (50 miles) of Lake Charles. Ghost towns are former populated places that have been abandoned or significantly depopulated.

Bon Ami

Louisiana

Bon Ami

Louisiana