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Lake Arthur, Louisiana

town · Jefferson Davis Parish

At a glance

2,585
Population
$83,600
Median home value (all homes)
72% below U.S. median
$114,547
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$723/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$53,920
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
46.9 min
Average commute
84.3%
Homes with broadband
0.07%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing55% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost56% above
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college33 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates75.3%
College graduates13.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city SWLA Chamber-Economic Alliance
The Chamber Southwest Louisiana and its foundation form the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, a regional economic development organization that uses its resources to strengthen business recruiting and retention for Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis Parishes.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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