Health Profile of Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Lake Charles Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lake Charles | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.5% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lake Charles is 73.4 years, about 1.7 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, higher than the Louisiana average of 7.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.5% of residents, higher than the Louisiana average of 22.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,835 residents in Lake Charles are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,409 504 men · 905 women
- 75–84 3,572 1,517 men · 2,055 women
- 65–74 6,047 2,683 men · 3,363 women
- 50–64 12,807 6,008 men · 6,799 women
Younger residents
15,367 residents in Lake Charles are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,796 2,586 boys · 2,210 girls
- 7–12 4,199 2,216 boys · 1,983 girls
- 3–7 3,435 1,882 boys · 1,553 girls
- 0–3 2,937 1,674 boys · 1,263 girls
About 5,808 residents in Lake Charles (8.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lake Charles | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.7% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.6% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Lake Charles are about the same as in Louisiana.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lake Charles | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.5% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.9% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lake Charles are about the same as in Louisiana.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 131,837 cigarettes a day, 4.0 million a month, or 48.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 529.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Charles is 73.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Lake Charles | Louisiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.67 | 7.40 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lake Charles is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lake Charles, Louisiana has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Louisiana, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
How healthy is Lake Charles, Louisiana?
Lake Charles, Louisiana has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
People in Lake Charles, Louisiana can expect to live 73.4 years on average, 1.7 years shorter than the Louisiana average of 75.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
9.0% of residents in Lake Charles, Louisiana have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.2 points above the Louisiana rate of 7.8%.
What percentage of Lake Charles, Louisiana residents are obese?
41.6% of adults in Lake Charles, Louisiana are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.2 points above the Louisiana rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lake Charles, Louisiana go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 131,837 cigarettes a day, 4.0 million a month, or 48.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 529.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Charles is 73.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
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