How Many Roofing Contractors Are in the Lake Charles Metro Area?
As of 2023, the Lake Charles metro area has 16 roofing contractors, or 0.7 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #3 of 9 Louisiana metro areas with published figures. That is above the Louisiana statewide rate of 0.6 per 10,000.
The count rose by between 1 and 5 from 2018 to 2023; only a range is known because the 2018 counts for 2 of its parishes were not published (each was 0, 1, or 2).
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked metro area
| Place | Roofing contractors | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles Metro Area | 16 | 245,973 | 0.7 | #3 of 9 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 267 | 4,621,025 | 0.6 | — |
| Hammond Metro Area | 11 | 135,218 | 0.8 | #1 of 9 |
Roofing contractors in nearby places
| Place | Roofing contractors | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish | 15 | 0.7 | #8 of 18 |
| Cameron Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Alexandria Metro Area | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Baton Rouge Metro Area | 71 | 0.8 | #1 of 9 |
| Hammond Metro Area | 11 | 0.8 | #1 of 9 |
| Houma Metro Area | 5 | 0.2 | #9 of 9 |
| Lafayette Metro Area | 26 | 0.6 | #7 of 9 |
| Monroe Metro Area | 15 | 0.7 | #3 of 9 |
| New Orleans Metro Area | 51 | 0.5 | #8 of 9 |
| Shreveport Metro Area | 29 | 0.7 | #3 of 9 |
| Slidell Metro Area | 18 | 0.7 | #3 of 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Lake Charles Metro Area a competitive market for roofing contractors?
The Lake Charles metro area has more roofing contractors per resident than 38% of the other 8 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 0.7 per 10,000 residents is above the statewide rate of 0.6. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does the Lake Charles Metro Area compare to the Hammond Metro Area?
The Hammond metro area ranks #1 among Louisiana metro areas with 11 roofing contractors, or 0.8 per 10,000 residents, about 1.1 times the rate in the Lake Charles metro area (0.7).
Other industries in the Lake Charles Metro Area
- Plumbing & HVAC contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Insulation & drywall contractors
- Landscaping services
- Pest control services
- Law offices
- Accounting & CPA firms
- Insurance agencies
- Real estate brokerages
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Physicians' offices
- Home health care
- Assisted living facilities
- Veterinary services
- Full-service restaurants
- Hair salons
- Fitness centers
- Auto repair shops
- Hotels & lodging
- Remodeling contractors
- Cleaning services
- Auto body shops
- Physical therapy clinics
- Painting contractors
- Flooring contractors
- Moving companies
- Locksmiths
- Pool services
- Tire shops
- Used car dealers
- Towing services
- Property management
- Mortgage brokers
- Title companies
- Funeral homes
- Trucking companies
- Self storage
- Optometrists
- Counseling & mental health
- Pharmacies
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
Lake Charles Metro Area: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 238160, establishments) and American Community Survey 2023 five-year population estimates. Establishments are locations, not companies; home-based and self-employed businesses without paid employees are not included. Change compares 2023 with 2018. See the methodology.