Jenks, OK vs Lake Charles, LA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Jenks
75.2
#485 nationally
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Jenks leads in crime level (4.1 vs 16.8). Lake Charles leads in walk score (37 vs 13). Jenks leads in median household income ($101,767 vs $54,761).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jenks, OK | Lake Charles, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#485) | 76.2 (#371) |
| Population | 27,553 | 79,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,548 | $206,355 |
| Median Household Income | $101,767 | $54,761 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | R+39.6 |
C
75.2 Score
Jenks, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,548
Population
27,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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C
76.2 Score
Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$206,355
Population
79,633
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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