Living in Lake Arthur, LA

Explore Lake Arthur and see how it fits the life you want to build.

2,585 Population Jefferson Davis Parish County Town Place Type Louisiana State
Overall Match7.6 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Lake Arthur at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population2,585
Median Household Income$53,920
Median Home Value$83,600
Median Gross Rent$723
Median Age37.3
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment4.7%
Work From Home0.0%
Homeownership66.3%
Housing Vacancy22.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Lake Arthur is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Lake Arthur Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lake Arthur and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.8 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.6 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.7 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Lake Arthur

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$83,600
Median Gross Rent$723
Homeownership66.3%
Housing Vacancy22.5%
Housing Value10.0/10
Housing Stability5.2/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Lake Arthur, LA

Median Household Income$53,920
Unemployment4.7%
Work From Home0.0%
Employment7.6/10
Remote Work Friendly5.0/10
Income Strength7.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Lake Arthur and how households are structured

Population2,585
Median Age37.3
Average Household Size2.5

Lake Arthur is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Lake Arthur

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Lake Arthur point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High91.4°F
Average Winter Low43.5°F
Annual Rainfall59.9 in.
Annual Snowfall0.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Lake Arthur

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Lake Arthur is located in Jefferson Davis Parish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Jefferson Davis Parish.

County Intelligence

Lake Arthur & Jefferson Davis Parish

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Lake Arthur is located in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Lake Arthur.

Current NarrowTheList data for Lake Arthur shows a population of about 2,585. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Jefferson Davis Parish
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Lake Arthur.

For someone considering a move to Lake Arthur, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.