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Lake Charles has a population of approximately 83,444 and experiences a population change rate of 16.29%. The population density is 1,930 / sq mi .
The median household income for Lake Charles is $49,913, with 32,455 households and an average household size of 2.49.
The median value of a home in Lake Charles is $179,400 with an appreciation rate of 11.00%. 48.16% of housing in the state is owned while 34.93% is rented.
The cost of living in Lake Charles is 91 %.
The unemployment rate in Lake Charles is 3.20%, and recent job growth is at 1.11%. Future job growth is projected at 30.62%.
The sales tax rate in Lake Charles is 11.20%, while the income tax rate is 4.25% .
School expenditures in Lake Charles are $14,842, and the school ratio is 15.3:1.
The average high temperature in July is 91.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 40.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 61.9 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
