Lake Arthur, Louisiana

About Lake Arthur

Lake Arthur, LA is a small town located in southwestern Louisiana, home to 2,564 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Lake Arthur holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,386 residents per square mile.

📰 Lake Arthur News Today

• Jeff Davis Parish man arrested and facing charges of attempted second-degree murder, more KPLC 7 News · Aug 13
• Man charged with attempted murder in Lake Arthur shooting KTVE – myarklamiss.com – Your ArkLaMiss News Source · Aug 13
• Lake Arthur shooting victim airlifted with life-threatening injuries; suspect arrested KADN News 15 · Aug 13
• Erath angler shares how he catches a mess of fish at Lake Arthur Louisiana Sportsman · Jan 23
• Jerry Hartwell Obituary Feb 8, 2026 Miguez Funeral Home · Feb 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lake Arthur Unique

• Positioned in southwestern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Arthur

• Regatta
• Nott's Corner

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lake Arthur

• Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building and Visito · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lake Arthur

• Lake Arthur Elementary School
• Lake Arthur High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lake Arthur

🏘️ Nearby Communities