Living in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Calcasieu Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 198,788, part of the Lake Charles, LA MSA metro area. The main communities are Lake Charles.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,103/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $186K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 65°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Calcasieu Parish has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a predominantly working-class population (22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.