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Lake Charles
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Lake Charles, set on the scenic shores of Southwest Louisiana, blends Cajun culture with a relaxed small-city vibe. Known for its gaming resorts, beautiful parks, and lively festivals, it offers a mix of outdoor adventure and Southern hospitality.
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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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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