Rapides Parish
Special Weather Statement — Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:47PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Heat Advisory — Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 11:54AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Extreme Heat Warning — Extreme Heat Warning issued August 21 at 11:54AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 21 at 3:28PM CDT until August 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
- Population
- 127,527
- Area
- 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km²), 0.04 sq mi water
- Median age
- 37.9
- Households
- 48,954
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $54,967
- Median house value
- $181,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
This Afternoon
101°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms29% precip
Tonight
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms39% precip
Saturday
100°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny16% precip
Saturday Night
76°F
Partly Cloudy9% precip