Other Services in Lake Charles, LA
Metro Market Score 28.8 (Favorable), ranked #17 of 332 metros. 371 establishments, 1,785 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Employment in Lake Charles's other services sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 76.8. Combined with a 28.8 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.
371 Other Services Firms in Lake Charles
Lake Charles vs Louisiana Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Louisiana overall. The state ranks #21/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Lake Charles | LA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 28.8 Favorable | 41.9 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #17 of 332 metros | #21 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
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Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Lake Charles's 28.8 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Louisiana
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
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State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Lake Charles, LA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.