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Lake Charles, Louisiana · ZIP 70601

Lake Charles — ZIP 70601

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Lake Charles (70601) scores 59/100 — Fair for Lake Charles. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $107K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100
Avg math proficiency24%
Avg reading proficiency31%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index68/100
Typical home value$107K
Median rent$1,018/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$107K

Median Rent

$1,018/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,316

Violent Crime

1,245

Property Crime

5,071

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet SchoolKG–05300
98%
98%
Barbe Elementary SchoolPK–05179
25%
25%
Oak Park Elementary SchoolPK–05259
22%
27%
Pearl Watson Elementary SchoolPK–05219
22%
22%
T. H. Watkins Elementary SchoolKG–05165
22%
37%
Washington/Marion Magnet High School09–12597
17%
17%
Oak Park Middle School06–08388
13%
24%
Combre-Fondel Elementary SchoolKG–05426
12%
27%
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School03–0592
8%
8%
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School06–08265
7%
22%
John J. Johnson II Elementary SchoolPK–02131Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,843

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70601 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 70601 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70601 is approximately $107K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 70601 in Lake Charles has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.