Lake Charles, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
81,679
Population
1,721/sq mi density
$56,864
Median Income
$35,847 per capita
$204,000
Home Value
$206,515 Zillow
$1,090
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
617
Violent Crime/100K
2,485 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,864 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$204,000 home value, $1,090/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
617 violent crimes/100K (62% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Lake Charles (5)
Chicot State Park District II
State Park
6,315 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
State Park
1,025 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
State Park
1,054 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sea Rim State Park
State Park
4,388 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Village Creek State Park
State Park
2,473 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0