Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
Coffee:30
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Le Peep Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pujo St Cafe
Coffee Shop
Stellar Beans
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Nina-P's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) F
Cinemark
Cinema
Imperial Calcasieu Museum
Museum
Cowgirl Diamond
Stadium
Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana
Theatre Arts
The Children's Museum
Museum
Cowboy Stadium
Stadium
Joe Miller Ballpark
Stadium
Cinemark Movie Bistro
Cinema
Petro Bowl
Bowling Alley
USS Orleck
Museum
Food and Drink (21) F
Daiquiri Shack
Bar
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Lagunas Mexican Grill & Cantina
Bar
Crying Eagle Brewing
Bar
Cypi's Cake Box
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Linda's Lounge
Bar
Juicy’s Lounge
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
MacFarlane's Celtic Pub
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
H2O Bar and Grill
Bar
Cadillac Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
Bar
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Paradise Daiquiris
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Boombox Frozen Pops and Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (2) F
Tuten Park Education Building
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
SOWELA Regional Training Center
Community Centre
Groceries (14) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Fiery Crab
Seafood
The Berkery
Bakery
Wingtai Oriental Grocery
Grocery Store
J T's Seafood
Seafood
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Albertson's
Grocery Store
Parks (45) F
Lanza Park
Park
LaGrange Soccer Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Henry Heights Park
Park
College Oaks Park
Park
Lock Park
Park
Drew Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Huber Park
Park
WH Buddy Prejean Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Lake Charles Historic District
Park
Millennium Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Columbus Circle Park
Park
Walnut Grove Lawn
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Bark Du Lac Dog Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Boardwalk Park
Park
Tuten Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Wiley B. McMillan Park
Park
Shops (25) D-
HomeGoods
Houseware
TJ Maxx
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Eyewear Express
Optician
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Prien Lake Mall
Mall
Kohl's
Department Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Dillard's
Department Store
M B Rich Jewelry Inc
Fashion
Paper Heroes
Toys
SBSB Enterprises, LLC.
Interior Decoration
Treasures of Marilyn
Florist
Salon Lindsay
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
Marshalls
Department Store
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Household furniture galleries
Furniture
AT&T
Electronics
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Chevron
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Lake Charles.
Public Transit Stops (38)
Stops & Stations A+
18th St / Ryan St
Bus Stop
18th St / Social Security Office
Bus Stop
Ernest St / Prien Lake Mall
Bus Stop
Ernest St / 18th St
Bus Stop
Ryan St / Louie St
Bus Stop
Ernest St / Prien Lake Rd
Bus Stop
Louis St / Dietz St
Bus Stop
Louie St / Cypress St
Bus Stop
Ernest St / Hathaway St
Bus Stop
Lake St / Deesport St
Bus Stop
Lake St / 18th St
Bus Stop
Debakey Dr / Ryan St
Bus Stop
Louie St / Lake St
Bus Stop
Debakey Dr / Foster St
Bus Stop
Debakey Dr / St Patrick Hospital
Bus Stop
Lake St / Bayou Pines
Bus Stop
Ernest St / Claude St
Bus Stop
Ryan St / Park Ave
Bus Stop
Debakey Dr / Western St
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Kirkman St / Clarence St
Bus Stop
Main terminal
Bus Stop
Common St / Kirby St
Bus Stop
Ryan St / Social Security Office
Bus Stop
Lake St / Johnson's Funeral Home
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lake Charles is 92/100 - which is 1% higher than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Lake Charles crime rates are 3,742 per 100k, which is 11% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
3,112 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
629 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Lake Charles is $44,785 - which is 2% lower than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$44,785 F
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (21)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Dr. Simms
Dentist
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Hospital
CHRISTUS Saint Patrick Hospital
Hospital
Moss Memorial Health Clinic
Clinic
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Police
Lake Charles Police Department
Police
Lake Charles Police Service Center
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lake Charles Fire Department
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lake Charles Police Service Center
Police
Lake Area Medical Center
Hospital
City of Lake Charles
Fire Station
Louisiana State Police Troop D
Police
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office North Lake Charles Law Enforcement Center
Police
Westlake Police Department
Police
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office - Training
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Lake Charles home prices are $155,700 - which is 5% higher than Louisiana
Home Price
$155,700 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools B

The Lake Charles graduation rate is 80% - which is 1% higher than Louisiana
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (38) C-
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
St Margaret Catholic School
Barbe Elementary School
Henry Heights Elementary School
College Oaks Elementary School
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
Brentwood Elementary School
Oak Park Elementary School
Hamilton Christian Academy
Our Lady Queen Of Heaven School
Pearl Watson Elementary School
Oak Park Middle School
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
F. K. White Middle School
Lake Charles Charter Academy
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School
Prien Lake Elementary School
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Dolby Elementary School
Covenant Grace Academy
Fairview Elementary School
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
S. J. Welsh Middle School
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
High Schools (9) F
Lagrange High School
St Louis Catholic High School
Hamilton Christian Academy
Covenant Grace Academy
Lake Charles College Prep
Alfred M. Barbe High School
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ratings D-

Lake Charles has an overall rating of 52% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes D+
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Lake Charles Area Facts

  • Lake Charles has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Lake Charles crime rates are 11% higher than the Louisiana average
  • Cost of living in Lake Charles is 1% higher than the Louisiana average

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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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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lake Charles? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lanza Park
      LaGrange Soccer Park
      Unknown Name
      Henry Heights Park
      College Oaks Park
      Lock Park
      Drew Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Cinemark
      Imperial Calcasieu Museum
      Cowgirl Diamond
      Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana
      The Children's Museum
      Cowboy Stadium
      Joe Miller Ballpark
      Cinemark Movie Bistro

      Food & Drink

      Daiquiri Shack
      Church's Chicken
      Lagunas Mexican Grill & Cantina
      Crying Eagle Brewing
      Cypi's Cake Box
      Subway
      Linda's Lounge
      Juicy’s Lounge

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake Charles? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Lake Charles.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake Charles? The cost of living in Lake Charles is 92/100 - which is 1% higher than Louisiana.
      Lake Charles
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake Charles? Lake Charles crime rates are 3,742, which are 11% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      3,742 per 100k people

      61% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      61% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      27%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Lake Charles? The median income in Lake Charles is $44,785 which is 2% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $44,78519% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,6833% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Lake Charles a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
      Lake Area Medical Center
      CHRISTUS Saint Patrick Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lake Charles home prices? Lake Charles home prices are $155,700 - which is 5% higher than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $155,70016% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83013% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Lake Charles have good schools? The Lake Charles graduation rate is 80% - which is 1% higher than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      36% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Lake Charles a good place to live? Lake Charles has an overall rating of 52% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      52%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      10 total surveys

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