Calcasieu Parish is nestled in the state of Louisiana. With a land mass of 1094 square miles, Calcasieu Parish is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 18,357 inhabitants. Calcasieu Parish's population density of urban makes it one of the least primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Lake Charles, with a population of 118,168.

Calcasieu Parish is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Calcasieu Parish residents is $35,984, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in Louisiana. In keeping with this, the average home price in Calcasieu Parish is $70,948, slightly above the state average of $81,267.    Continued below...