Lake Charles

City in Louisiana, United States

Overview

Lake Charles is a city in United States.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
84,872
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.21°, -93.20°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
52
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,535
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1654 mm
Internet Speed
222 Mbps
Upload
268 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CWF
Distance
6 km

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025