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Moss Bluff.
Moss Bluff is an unincorporated community in Calcasieu Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Moss Bluff
Moss Bluff is a community of 11,451 people in Louisiana. Median rent runs about $1,324 per month, and median home values are around $252,900. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Moss Bluff at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
1.6%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
+3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.6% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Moss Bluff: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Moss Bluff, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (32.2%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
20.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.1%
of households
Married Couples
55.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Moss Bluff
In Moss Bluff, rent runs 24% above the LA average, and home values are 17% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
24.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
85.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,603
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for LA
Unemployment in Moss Bluff
Unemployment in Calcasieu Parish, which includes Moss Bluff, is close to the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Moss Bluff: Calcasieu Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Calcasieu Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Moss Bluff Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.6 min avg
How Moss Bluff residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Moss Bluff, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
Regional airport · few flights92k passengers boarded in 2025
- 129 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Moss Bluff, runs 85% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
609.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,580.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Calcasieu County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Calcasieu Parish, which includes Moss Bluff, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Flash Flood | $1.0M |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Flash Flood | $503.6M |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $329,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Flash Flood | $71.5M |
| 2018 | 11 | Flash Flood | $351,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Calcasieu Parish, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Calcasieu Parish, which includes Moss Bluff, is typically good — 227 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
227
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Calcasieu Parish, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Moss Bluff has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
67.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
25
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 40°F | 6.57" |
| Feb | 66°F | 45°F | 4.29" |
| Mar | 72°F | 50°F | 4.11" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 5.29" |
| May | 85°F | 65°F | 5.85" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 7.41" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 5.92" |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 7.45" |
| Sep | 88°F | 68°F | 6.33" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 5.34" |
| Nov | 71°F | 48°F | 5.12" |
| Dec | 64°F | 42°F | 5.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Moss Bluff
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Moss Bluff's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Lake Charles
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Lake Charles
Stonebridge Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 7 mi away · Lake Charles
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Moss Bluff
Moss Bluff's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Moss Bluff (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 5,005 students · in-state tuition $9,084 · 51% graduate · median earnings $50,152 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 71 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Moss Bluff
Moss Bluff has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (71 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
71 mi awayCane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Moss Bluff
Moss Bluff Branch
261 Parish Road, Lake Charles
Cities Near Moss Bluff
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Moss Bluff?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Moss Bluff FAQ
Is Moss Bluff, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Moss Bluff's median rent is $1,324/month, which is close to the national average. Median home value is $252,900.
Is Moss Bluff, Louisiana safe?⌄
Moss Bluff is policed by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 610 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2581 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Moss Bluff, Louisiana?⌄
Calcasieu Parish, which includes Moss Bluff, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Moss Bluff, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Moss Bluff is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from