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Franklin Parish

Population in July 2007: 177. Population change since 2000: -4.8%
 

Males: 77  (43.6%)
Females: 100  (56.4%)

Median resident age:  41.8 years
Louisiana median age:  34.0 years

Zip code: 71219


Estimated median household income in 2007: $23,445 (it was $18,000 in 2000)
Baskin:  $23,445
Louisiana:  $40,926

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $39,125 (it was $24,400 in 2000)
Baskin:  $39,125
Louisiana:  $126,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $82,115; Detached houses: $110,758; Mobile homes: $15,625

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Races in Baskin:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.1%)
  • Black (2.7%)
  • Two or more races (2.1%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Baskin: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (35.1%), Irish (12.2%), German (5.9%), French (4.3%), English (2.1%), Subsaharan African (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 73 feet

Land area: 1.34 square miles.

Population density: 132 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Baskin

  • High school or higher: 57.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 41.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Baskin village

  • Never married: 15.8%
  • Now married: 51.8%
  • Separated: 4.3%
  • Widowed: 20.1%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Louisiana:  2.6%



According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Baskin, Louisiana in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Baskin to the number of sex offenders is 89 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Baskin:  0.8% ($199)
Louisiana:  0.3% ($199)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (26.8 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (119.2 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (276.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Mangham, LA (2.0 miles ), Winnsboro, LA (2.6 miles ), Rayville, LA (3.9 miles ), Gilbert, LA (3.9 miles ), Wisner, LA (4.5 miles ), Delhi, LA (4.5 miles ), Columbia, LA (4.7 miles ), Richwood, LA (4.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 32.26 N, Longitude: 91.75 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

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Population change in the 1990s: -6 (-3.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Mining (21%)
  • Public administration (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (7%)
  • Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Book stores and news dealers (14%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (12%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Paper (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (21%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Extraction workers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (26%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14%)
  • Top executives (12%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Secondary school teachers (5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5%)



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Baskin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 177% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the Baskin village center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/1/1983, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the village center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Baskin:
  • FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; WINNSBORO, LA)
  • RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; RAYVILLE, LA)
  • RICHLAND PARISH REHABILITATION HOSPITA (about 15 miles; RAYVILLE, LA)

Political contributions by individuals in Baskin, LA

Airports located in Baskin:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Baskin:
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 27 miles; MONROE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,116)
  • ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; ALCORN STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 2,594)
  • LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; RUSTON, LA; FT enrollment: 9,013)
  • GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; FT enrollment: 4,299)
  • HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; RAYMOND, MS; FT enrollment: 10,057)
  • MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (about 79 miles; CLINTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,904)
  • NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 86 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA; FT enrollment: 7,710)
Public elementary/middle school in Baskin:
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Average household size:
This village:  2.4 people
Louisiana:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  62.3%
Whole state:  69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  2.6%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  24.3%
Whole state:  19.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  9.9%
Whole state:  9.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Baskin, LA


6 people in homes for the mentally retarded


Baskin compared to Louisiana state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (59%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6%)


Religon statistics for Baskin

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents87.6%6.1%2.1%1.1%3.1%
Congregations63.5%11.5%1.9%5.8%17.3%
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.


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 0$0 1$68
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$2,380
Police Protection - Officers 2$4,180$25,0802$922
Firefighters 0$0 1$400
Other and Unallocable 1$1,501$18,0120$0
Totals for Government 3$5,681$22,7247$3,770



Baskin government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $107,000
    Financial Administration: $67,000
    Fire Protection: $7,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $274,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $22,000
    Fire Protection: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $74,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $71,000
    General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $2,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $96,000

5.50% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,749 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.50%
Louisiana average:  8.89%

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:
from Ouachita Parish, LA  0.86% ($25,429 average AGI)
from Richland Parish, LA  0.63% ($21,805)
from Orleans Parish, LA  0.37% ($13,500)


5.41% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,550 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.41%
Louisiana average:  13.45%

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:
to Ouachita Parish, LA  1.46% ($25,379 average AGI)
to Richland Parish, LA  0.77% ($30,300)
to Catahoula Parish, LA  0.20% ($20,923)


Strongest AM radio stations in Baskin:
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Baskin:
  • KZRZ (98.3 FM; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KMAR-FM (95.9 FM; WINNSBORO, LA; Owner: BOEUF RIVER BROADCASTING CO)
  • KNOE-FM (101.9 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KMYY (92.3 FM; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KXUL (91.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • KGGM (93.5 FM; DELHI, LA; Owner: K.T. ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KHLL (100.9 FM; RICHWOOD, LA; Owner: GILLILAND, INC.)
  • KLIP (105.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KQLQ (103.1 FM; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Baskin:
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • K26EV (Channel 26; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: DON RAYBURN, JR.)
  • K24EO (Channel 24; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: DON RAYBURN, JR.)
  • KMCT-TV (Channel 39; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN B/CASTING, INC.)
  • KWMS-LP (Channel 17; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: SONRISE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMNO-LP (Channel 22; MONROE, LA; Owner: GREAT OAKS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)


Baskin fatal accident list:
Jun 5, 1998 06:45 AM, Roger Miller Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Apr 5, 1983 04:10 AM, Lahwy15, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jan 25, 1979 01:45 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jan 3, 1976 01:10 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 7 meters (23ft)
Total average daily traffic: 13,400
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,407
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 11,792

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 1360 Hwy 15, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 86.9 m, Call Sign: KNKN475
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/17/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Michael J Small
    Registrant: Centennial Communications, 2422 West State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, Phone: (260) 760-4126, Fax: (260) 760-4186

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Jerry D Hasten, 2 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 70.7 m, Overall height: 70.7 m, , Licensee ID: L00007819
    Registrant: Trunkline Gas Co., Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7000, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, 1360 Hwy 15, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 86.9 m
    Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3
  • Baskin, 2 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 70.7 m, Call Sign: WQGV607
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.081 MHz, 928.081 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/26/2007, Expiration Date: 10/23/2007, Cancelation Date: 12/29/2007, Certifier: Kevin Dumas
    Registrant: Panhandle Energy, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77210, Phone: (713) 989-2193, Email:
  • Baskin School, 1926 Hwy 857, Type: Pole, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WQJR477
    Assigned Frequencies : 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/03/2008, Expiration Date: 12/03/2018, Certifier: Elizabeth Creekmore
    Registrant: Nexus Systems, Inc., 1911 B Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71209, Phone: (318) 323-5578, Email:
  • STATION, St Hwy 577 Approx 2 Mi Se Of, Overall height: 70.7 m, Call Sign: KKE69
    Assigned Frequencies : 6615.00 MHz, 6675.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/27/2002, Expiration Date: 11/17/2012
    Registrant: Trunkline Gas Company, LLC, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7220, Fax: (713) 989-1173, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 6
  • Call Sign: KB5ZYG, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00414230
    Grant Date: 04/28/2003, Expiration Date: 04/27/2013, Certifier: Charles D Chase
    Registrant: Charles D Chase, 1391 Highway 15 North, Baskin, LA 71219
  • Call Sign: KC5TYV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01106518
    Grant Date: 01/18/2006, Expiration Date: 04/16/2016
    Registrant: Mary A Laborde, 245 Dobber Glass Rd, Baskin, LA 71219
  • Call Sign: KD5CJT, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01351047
    Grant Date: 12/18/2007, Expiration Date: 12/18/2017
    Registrant: Gary R Laborde, 245 Dobbes Glass Rd, Baskin, LA 71219
  • Call Sign: N5ASA, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00436180
    Grant Date: 01/23/2008, Expiration Date: 03/03/2018
    Registrant: Larry R Laborde, 245 Dobber Glass Rd, Baskin, LA 71219
  • Call Sign: WA5YSX, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/16/1999, Expiration Date: 04/16/2009
    Registrant: William V Jones, 603 Mullican Rd, Baskin, LA 71219
  • Call Sign: WD5BSP, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00626389
    Grant Date: 03/10/1998, Expiration Date: 03/10/2008, Certifier: William V Minchew
    Registrant: William V Minchew, 299 Hemphill Rd, Baskin, LA 71219


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: GRAYSON ROGER D TERRIA II (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
    N-Number: 467AF , Serial Number: 0 5461 RDG
    Registrant (Individual): Roger D Grayson, Po Box 383, Baskin, LA 71219
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 63299 , Serial Number: 15077237, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 09/05/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Ervin C Brown, Rt 1, Baskin, LA 71219


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