Cass County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Avinger that have no violations reported:
- WILKES LODGE WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 72, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 29.9%
(25.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.8% for Black residents, 11.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 96.6% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This town: |  2.3 people | | Texas: |  2.7 people |
| This town: | 65.5% | | Whole state: | 71.0% |
| This town: | 1.0% | | Whole state: | 4.4% |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Avinger, TX
Avinger compared to Texas state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Banks with branches in Avinger (2011 data):
- The First State Bank: at Highways 155 And 49, branch established on 01/01/1909. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $2.4 mil, Deposits: $1.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: East Texas Bancorp, Inc.
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Utility gas (69%)
- Electricity (23%)
- Other fuel (4%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
- Wood (1%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Cass County Texas:
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Religion statistics for Avinger:
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 66.69%
| Here | | 66.7% |
| USA | | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Southern Baptist Convention | American Baptist Association | United Methodist Church | Churches of Christ | Assemblies of God |
|---|
| Adherents | 63.0% | 13.2% | 12.2% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
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| Congregations | 43.4% | 13.3% | 16.9% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
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| Name | Catholic Church | LDS (Mormon) Church | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist Missionary Association of America | Other |
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| Adherents | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
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| Congregations | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 10.8% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 7 | Here: | 2.39 / 10,000 pop. | | Texas: | 1.47 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1 | This county: | 0.34 / 10,000 pop. | | Texas: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3 | Cass County: | 1.02 / 10,000 pop. | | Texas: | 1.11 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16 | This county: | 5.46 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 3.95 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 18 | Cass County: | 6.14 / 10,000 pop. | | Texas: | 6.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | Cass County: | 11.4% | | State: | 8.9% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate: | This county: | 14.8% | | Texas: | 15.7% |
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2007) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Financial Administration |
1 | $1,944 | $23,328 | 0 | $0 |
| Other Government Administration |
6 | $10,594 | $21,188 | 0 | $0 |
| Judicial and Legal |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $1,300 |
| Sewerage |
1 | $3,100 | $37,200 | 0 | $0 |
| Water Supply |
1 | $3,100 | $37,200 | 0 | $0 |
| Other and Unallocable |
2 | $3,065 | $18,390 | 0 | $0 |
| Totals for Government |
11 | $21,803 | $23,785 | 1 | $1,300 |
Avinger government finances in 2006 (per resident):
- Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $212,000 ($482.92)
- Charges - Sewerage: $34,000 ($77.45)
Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($77.45)
- Current Operations - Water Utilities: $70,000 ($159.45)
General - Other: $8,000 ($18.22)
Sewerage: $8,000 ($18.22)
Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($11.39)
- NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $212,000 ($482.92)
Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $212,000 ($482.92)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $97,000 ($220.96)
- Tax - Property: $39,000 ($88.84)
General Sales and Gross Receipts: $32,000 ($72.89)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $63,000 ($143.51)
6.92% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,989 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 6.92% | | Texas average: | 8.37% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
6.85% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,330 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 6.85% | | Texas average: | 7.44% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Avinger:
- KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KPYN (900 AM; 10 kW; ATLANTA, TX; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
- KEGG (1560 AM; 2 kW; DAINGERFIELD, TX)
- KOFY (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GILMER, TX; Owner: JERRY RUSSELL D/B/A THE RUSSELL COMPANY)
- KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KEES (1430 AM; 5 kW; GLADEWATER, TX; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KNCB (1320 AM; 5 kW; VIVIAN, LA; Owner: NORTH CADDO BROADCASTING CO.)
- KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
- WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
- KTBB (600 AM; 5 kW; TYLER, TX; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KOKA (980 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
- KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Avinger:
- KJTX (104.5 FM; JEFFERSON, TX; Owner: WISDOM MINISTRIES, INC.)
- KAZE (106.9 FM; ORE CITY, TX; Owner: REYNOLDS RADIO, INC.)
- KYKX (105.7 FM; LONGVIEW, TX; Owner: WALLER MEDIA, LLC)
- KTAL-FM (98.1 FM; TEXARKANA, TX; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
- KRMD-FM (101.1 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- KRUF (94.5 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KFRO-FM (95.3 FM; GILMER, TX; Owner: WALLER MEDIA, LLC)
- KVMA-FM (107.9 FM; MAGNOLIA, AR; Owner: COLUMBIA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- KXKS-FM (93.7 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KDAQ (89.9 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: BD. SUP. LA ST. UNIV. & AGRIC. MECH.)
- KDVE (103.1 FM; PITTSBURG, TX; Owner: ON-AIR FAMILY, LLC)
- KTAA (90.7 FM; BIG SANDY, TX; Owner: INSTITUTE IN BASIC LIFE PRINCIPLES, INC.)
- KMHT-FM (103.9 FM; MARSHALL, TX; Owner: HANSZEN BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
- KIXK (99.3 FM; WHITE OAK, TX; Owner: REYNOLDS RADIO, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Avinger:
- KTBS-TV (Channel 3; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: KTBS, INC.)
- KTAL-TV (Channel 6; TEXARKANA, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
- KSLA-TV (Channel 12; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: KSLA, LLC)
- KMSS-TV (Channel 33; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
- KSHV (Channel 45; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF SHREVEPORT LIC. CORP.)
- KLTS-TV (Channel 24; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
- K59GO (Channel 59; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- KLPN-LP (Channel 58; LONGVIEW, TX; Owner: WARWICK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
Avinger fatal accident list:
Sep 26, 1999 09:44 AM, Sr-155, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 25, 1997 10:00 AM, 155, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 4, 1985 10:05 AM, 49, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 24, 1977 10:50 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 7 - William J Hackett, 0.20 Miles North Of State Route 155 & 0.20 Miles South Of State Route 49 (Lat: 32.897083 Lon: -94.545194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 111.3 m
Registrant: Alltel Corporation, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., #720, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 783-3975, Email:
- Gene A DeJordy, 0.20 Miles North Of State Route 155 & 0.20 Miles South Of State Route 49 (Lat: 32.897083 Lon: -94.545194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 111.3 m
Registrant: Western Wireless Corporation, 401 9th Street, N.W., Suite 550, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 654-5980 - Gene A DeJordy, 0.20 Miles North Of State Route 155 & 0.20 Miles South Of State Route 49 (Lat: 32.897083 Lon: -94.545194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 111.3 m, Licensee ID: L00127652
Registrant: Wwc Texas Rsa Limited Partnership, 3650 131st Avenue, S.E., Suite 400, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 586-8700 - Gene A DeJordy, 0.20 Miles North Of State Route 155 & 0.20 Miles South Of State Route 49 (Lat: 32.897083 Lon: -94.545194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 111.3 m
Registrant: Western Wireless Corporation, 401 9th Street, N.W., Suite 550, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 654-5980 - Scott Kirby, Avinger School, 245 Connor St. (Lat: 32.901861 Lon: -94.562278), Type: Pole, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Licensee ID: L00764118
Registrant: Trillion Partners Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd., #150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Email:
- Scott Kirby, Avinger School, 245 Connor St. (Lat: 32.901861 Lon: -94.562278), Type: Pole, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Licensee ID: L00764118
Registrant: Trillion Partners Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd., #150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Email:
- Jerri L Janjua, 0.20 Miles North Of State Route 155 & 0.20 Miles South Of State Route 49 (Lat: 32.897083 Lon: -94.545194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 111.3 m
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2 - 2 1/2 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 32.861528 Lon: -94.587694), Call Sign: WDZ968
Assigned Frequencies: 456.600 MHz, 456.650 MHz
Grant Date: 04/03/2001, Expiration Date: 05/07/2011, Certifier: Chris Kaitson
Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
- L&a Right Of Way 2.8 Mi S (Lat: 32.869583 Lon: -94.529361), Call Sign: KTE707
Assigned Frequencies: 160.260 MHz, 160.350 MHz
Grant Date: 11/27/2001, Expiration Date: 01/14/2012
Registrant: The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 4601 Hilry Huckaby Dr., Shreveport, LA 71107-5797, Phone: (318) 676-6188, Fax: (318) 676-6252, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2 - AVINGER SCH, 245 Connor St (Lat: 32.901889 Lon: -94.562278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 37.5 m, Call Sign: WQGB667
Assigned Frequencies: 17840.0 MHz, 17935.0 MHz
Grant Date: 12/01/2006, Expiration Date: 12/01/2016, Certifier: Scott Smyth
Registrant: Trillion Partners, Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd. Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:
- Avinger Gas Plant, Lat: 32.510000 Lon: -94.350000, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQIK982
Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz
Grant Date: 03/07/2008, Expiration Date: 03/07/2018, Certifier: Chris Kaitson
Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 13 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Avinger)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 3 - Aircraft: 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1358Q , Serial Number: 15072658, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 07/21/1971
Registrant (Individual): Randy Frazier, 477 County Road 1520, Avinger, TX 75630 - Aircraft: B95 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 842T , Serial Number: TD-355, Year manufactured: 1960
Registrant (Individual): Jack A Nelson, 13244 Fm 729, Avinger, TX 75630 - Aircraft: PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 8435D , Serial Number: 28-8290001, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 07/21/1981
Registrant (Individual): Jack A Nelson, 13244 Fm 729, Avinger, TX 75630
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
| Most common first names in Avinger, TX among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|
| James | 23 | 69.8 years |
| William | 23 | 74.5 years |
| John | 19 | 71.0 years |
| Mary | 17 | 83.2 years |
| Robert | 16 | 73.8 years |
| Willie | 14 | 72.8 years |
| Henry | 9 | 76.1 years |
| Charles | 9 | 76.3 years |
| Earl | 7 | 72.7 years |
| Frank | 7 | 81.2 years |
| Most common last names in Avinger, TX among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|
| Harris | 14 | 78.2 years |
| Smith | 13 | 75.5 years |
| Johnson | 12 | 77.3 years |
| Brown | 11 | 72.0 years |
| Wilson | 11 | 73.9 years |
| Chism | 10 | 78.1 years |
| Jones | 9 | 77.5 years |
| Williams | 9 | 72.9 years |
| Jackson | 8 | 78.4 years |
| Mccain | 8 | 77.5 years |
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