Question 1

Is 70601 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

70601 (Lake Charles) has a crime score of 50/100 based on publicly reported incidents. Crime rates are roughly average for the region.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 70601?

Accepted Answer

70601 has a school score of 100/100, based on state assessment proficiency rates for nearby public schools. Schools in this zip code perform significantly above state averages.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 70601?

Accepted Answer

The median home price in 70601 is approximately $103K, based on recent sales data from Zillow Research. Prices may vary significantly by property type and specific street.

Question 4

Is 70601 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

70601 has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100, calculated from crime rates (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%). This neighborhood scores in the moderate range overall.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Barbe Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School	KG–05	—	—	—
John J. Johnson II Elementary School	PK–02	—	—	—
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School	06–08	—	—	—
Oak Park Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Oak Park Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Combre-Fondel Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Washington/Marion Magnet High School	09–12	—	—	—
T. H. Watkins Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School	03–05	—	—	—
Pearl Watson Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—

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