Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles

Hiring organization · Based in Lake Charles, LA

The city

Living in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles sits in southwest Louisiana near the Gulf Coast, offering nurses a blend of Cajun culture, outdoor recreation along the Calcasieu River, and a relaxed pace of life. The downtown area features local dining and gaming entertainment, while nearby Prien Lake provides waterfront scenery for off-duty unwinding.

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Metro price level · Lake Charles area: 14% below the national average; BEA index 85.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,109/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $59,235/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

The reality check

Before you decide

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