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Crime in Lake Charles summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lake Charles. Key points include:
There were 2,404 total crimes in Lake Charles in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Charles is 3,082.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Charles is 613.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Charles is 2,469.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lake Charles is 45.47% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lake Charles Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lake Charles / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,404 | 3,082.8 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 478 | 613.0 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 13 | 16.7 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 50 | 64.1 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 374 | 479.6 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,926 | 2,469.8 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 478 | 613.0 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,288 | 1,651.7 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 160 | 205.2 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lake Charles summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lake Charles. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lake Charles is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lake Charles is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lake Charles is $199,011.
The median income in Lake Charles is $59,235.
Lake Charles's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lake Charles Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lake Charles | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 85 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lake Charles, LA Weather
The average high in Lake Charles is 77.3° and the average low is 58.6°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 60.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lake Charles |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 60.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lake Charles Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lake Charles
The current population in Lake Charles is 81,143. The population has increased 13.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81,143 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 81,679 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 82,430 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 83,444 | 7.2% |
| 2020 | 77,832 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 77,283 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 76,267 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 75,194 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 75,044 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 74,190 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 73,503 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 72,826 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 72,204 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 71,630 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 71,224 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Charles
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Lake Charles is:
45.3% White with 36,759 White residents.
42.4% African American with 34,381 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 151 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 2,163 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 345 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 2,705 Two Or More residents.
5.7% Hispanic with 4,639 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lake Charles | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.3% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 42.4% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lake Charles
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Lake Charles is 50.6% female with 41,081 female residents.
Lake Charles is 49.4% male with 40,062 male residents.
| Gender | Lake Charles | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Charles for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Lake Charles completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Lake Charles completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Lake Charles completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Lake Charles completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Lake Charles completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Lake Charles completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Lake Charles completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Lake Charles completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Lake Charles completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lake Charles | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lake Charles, Louisiana
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7.4% of households in Lake Charles earn Less than $10,000.
5.5% of households in Lake Charles earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.8% of households in Lake Charles earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.7% of households in Lake Charles earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.7% of households in Lake Charles earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Lake Charles earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Lake Charles earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.8% of households in Lake Charles earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Lake Charles earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.1% of households in Lake Charles earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lake Charles | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
