City profile · Louisiana · Census ACS 2023

Lake Arthur, LA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Lake Arthur - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,599
Residents
$41,333
Median income
$77,600
Median home
$871
Median rent (state)

Lake Arthur - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Lake Arthur lands in the 9th percentile for household income and the 92nd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Lake Arthur, LA

Louisiana's Lake Arthur is a small town, with 2,599 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Lake Arthur brings in $41,333 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 23.9%. Typical homes in Lake Arthur are valued around $77,600, and the median resident age is 37.5 years. About 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 51.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Lake Arthur reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 312.8 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 69.0°F with 59.9 inches of precipitation per year and 0.1 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Louisiana run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Louisiana scores 88.2 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $871 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Louisiana's average monthly utility costs around $212 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 74.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

2,599 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Louisiana

Median Household Income

$41,333 /yr

Poverty 23.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.2 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Louisiana average

How does Lake Arthur compare to other US cities?

Here's how Lake Arthur stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 9% higher than other cities
Home value 3% pricier than other cities
Median rent 2% pricier than other cities
Safety 92% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Louisiana, Lake Arthur ranks #3 of 60 Louisiana cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Lake Arthur's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Louisiana, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

9thIncome percentile
92ndSafety percentile

9th percentile nationally for median household income · 92nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Lake Arthur's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Lake Arthur's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 66 Avg. percentile National median
Lake Arthur's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Lake Arthur's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$77,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 97% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Lake Arthur $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Lake Arthur, LA Lake Arthur, LA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lake Arthur, LA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Lake Arthur, LA median $41,333/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Lake Arthur, LA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Lake Arthur, LA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 23.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,599
Median Income
$41,333
Median Home Value
$77,600
Median Age
37.5
Poverty Rate
23.9%
Labor force participation
51.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
312.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
156.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
156.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
69.0°F
Annual Precipitation
59.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,560 residents2,580 residents2,600 residents2,620 residents2,640 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,592 residents 2,569 residents ▼ -0.9%
Lake Arthur's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
87.1%
Carpool
9.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.9%
Work from Home
1.0%
Other
0.6%

Based on 1,055 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Louisiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$212
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Louisiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Louisiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Lake Arthur sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.2
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$871/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
74.3 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Louisiana

Grand Point
2,600 people
Delhi
2,593 people
Brusly
2,592 people
Pearl River
2,614 people
Erwinville
2,575 people
Des Allemands
2,565 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lake Arthur's 2,599 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Ashley, PA
2,599 people
Graysville, AL
2,600 people
Colorado City, AZ
2,598 people
Rockdale, IL
2,598 people
Clarence, NY
2,600 people
Horseheads North, NY
2,600 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lake Arthur's $41,333 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Nokomis, FL
$41,333 median income
Gordon, GA
$41,333 median income
Kilmichael, MS
$41,333 median income
Raoul, GA
$41,328 median income
Cheboygan, MI
$41,338 median income
Fairfax, SC
$41,328 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lake Arthur, LA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Lake Arthur, LA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.9% White 91.3% Black or African American 5.2% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.5% Two or more races 3.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Lake Arthur compares to nearby Louisiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Lake Arthur (this city) 2,599 $41,333
Grand Point 2,600 $92,560
Delhi 2,593 $47,500
Brusly 2,592 $89,597
Census ACS 5-year FIPS LA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lake Arthur, LA?

What is the population of Lake Arthur, LA? +

Lake Arthur, LA has a population of 2,599 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lake Arthur, LA? +

The median household income in Lake Arthur is $41,333 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lake Arthur? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lake Arthur; the closest available measure is the Louisiana state average, a cost of living index of 88.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Louisiana vary by metro area.

Is Lake Arthur, LA safe? +

Lake Arthur has a total crime rate of 312.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Lake Arthur, LA? +

A typical home in Lake Arthur is worth $77,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Lake Arthur? +

The average annual temperature in Lake Arthur runs 69.0°F, 59.9 inches of precipitation, and 0.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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