Westlake, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,794
Population
1,255/sq mi density
$67,691
Median Income
$38,893 per capita
$168,200
Home Value
$186,791 Zillow
$960
Median Rent
43.4% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
284
Violent Crime/100K
1,903 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,691 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,200 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Westlake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2610°N, 93.2635°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Calcasieu Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Chennault International (CWF) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 53.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.51 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in |
Westlake has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (3.7").