Name: Lake Charles, LA
Rating: 0.0

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Living in Lake Charles, LA

Ranks better than 68% of areas Follow

Population

77,832

Median Age

35.5 Years

Lake Charles Area Facts

Lake Charles has a Livability Score of 68_/100, which is considered good
Lake Charles crime rates are 12% higher than the Louisiana average
Cost of living in Lake Charles is 1% higher than the Louisiana average

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What do the locals think about Lake Charles?

62%

Family friendly

46%

Public transit is accessible

62%

Walkable to grocery stores

46%

Yards are well-kept

62%

Lots of parks

54%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

31%

A quiet area

46%

Sense of community

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Lake Charles Reviews

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KEEP DRIVING AND DON'T STOP 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 23, 2019) This is the worst place I have ever lived. No one says hello or smiles at you even if you are the first one to do it. So very unfriendly regardless of the PR that is put out. Food isn't that great. Mostly fried and so bad for you. There isn't a decent place to shop. Most of ...Read More the medical facilities are awful. You don't get and accurate diagnosis especially if you go to the hospitals that use TV to get a Dr and no hands on. So much trash on the side of the road and in the ditches. Lazy people. So glad to be moving out of this dumpy dirty place. Van is due any minute. Read Less

Come Follow The Alligators To Lake Charles, LA 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 03, 2010) As you head down to New Orleans, LA, you will more than likely pass through Lake Charles, LA. Situated almost halfway in between Houston and New Orleans, Lake Charles offers abundant of activities to keep you extremely busy for a few days. I would suggest that one make sure to ad ...Read More d an extra day onto their vacation to explore this fun city.

We always make sure to stop when driving down to visit my brother in New Orleans. Historic downtown is growing rapidly with new businesses that each time we see something new was built. One of the "must do" when visiting is to spend some time downtown. There is a white sand beach along the boardwalk, and then the boardwalk connects the beach to many waterfront parks to enjoy the sun and warm breeze from the lake. Many of the houses are unique in their own way as they were built before there were architectures.

There is plenty to do at nighttime, but the most popular is the casino. While in Lake Charles, LA, it is a must to try some Cajun and Creole cuisine. Boudin is a MUST to eat. Boudin is a form of meat such as liver, alligator, or pork with rice, onions, spices that are placed into a casing. Another on the edge of your seat tour that we make sure to do every year is the Creole Nature Trail in Lake Charles, LA. Whether you decide to drive or walk through the trail, every turn you will see breath taking nature everywhere. Enjoy everything from fishing to bird watching. This is what a vacation is all about. So the next time you are on your way down to New Orleans, make sure that you take a few days to enjoy the wonders of Lake Charles, LA. Read Less

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