Moss Bluff

LA

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Population 207K |Median income $67,564 |7 hospitals

Population
207,088
Calcasieu Parish
Median Income
$67,564
Near average
Median Home Value
$217,000
-5% vs avg
Median Age
37.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
207K+7%
Median Income
$67,564+55%
Median Home Value
$217,000+83%
Poverty Rate
17.4%+0%
Unemployment
5.4%-41%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,109/mo
Poverty Rate
17.4% +23% vs avg
Unemployment 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.9%
Work From Home 5.6%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 65.7%
African American 23.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4%
Asian 1.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
43%
High Blood Pressure
42.2%
Short Sleep Duration
38.7%
Physical Inactivity
32.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
19%
Binge Drinking
17.1%
Current Smoking
17.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.7%
Diabetes
14.2%
Current Asthma
10.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.7%
Annual Checkup 81.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
4%

Hospitals 7 total

Rating Distribution
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3
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
7
With ER
3
WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL
SULPHUR · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL
LAKE CHARLES · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
LAKE CHARLES · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Moss Bluff Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 36m ago
Earthquakes

M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded 138 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS · 1h ago
Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago
Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago
Weather Warnings high

Minor Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River Catchment in North Queensland

BOM · 1h ago
Weather Warnings high

Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Tully and Murray Rivers; Moderate Flooding Possible at Euramo

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Moss Bluff, LA? ▼
Moss Bluff, LA has a population of 207,088 people, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Moss Bluff? ▼
The median household income in Moss Bluff, LA is $67,564 per year. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
What is the median home value in Moss Bluff? ▼
The median home value in Moss Bluff, LA is $217,000. Median rent is $1,109/month.
What are the top health concerns in Moss Bluff? ▼
The top health indicators in Moss Bluff include Obesity (43%), High Blood Pressure (42.2%), Short Sleep Duration (38.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Moss Bluff? ▼
Moss Bluff has 7 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 3 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Moss Bluff? ▼
The median age in Moss Bluff, LA is 37.4 years. 24.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Moss Bluff, LA is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 207K and a median household income of $67,564, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 7 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Moss Bluff area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Calcasieu Parish) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.