Overview

Calcasieu Parish, LA (shown in white) has 1,064.08 mi² of land area and 30.08 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Beauregard Parish, LA
• Cameron Parish, LA
• Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
• Newton County, TX
• Orange County, TX

The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 95.1', with a weighted average of 16.4' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 40.9°F to average highs around 92.4°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 68.6°F. Average annual precipation is 63.7". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 9A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Calcasieu Parish is 211,679 with 81,714 households. These households are spread across 12 unique municipalties (not all shown).