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West Carroll Parish

Population in July 2008: 1,101. Population change since 2000: -4.5%
 

Males: 802  (72.9%)
Females: 299  (27.1%)

Median resident age:  29.5 years
Louisiana median age:  34.0 years

Zip codes: 71237.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $27,295 (it was $20,956 in 2000)
Epps:  $27,295
Louisiana:  $40,926

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $8,778
Epps:  $8,778
Louisiana:  $21,934

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $47,624 (it was $29,700 in 2000)
Epps:  $47,624
Louisiana:  $126,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $54,873; Detached houses: $61,708; Mobile homes: $23,533

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Races in Epps:

  • Black (63.1%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (35.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Epps: 74.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (9.9%), Subsaharan African (4.2%), French (3.6%), United States (3.5%), German (3.4%), English (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 102 feet

Land area: 0.97 square miles.

Population density: 1135 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Epps

  • High school or higher: 43.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 11.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Epps village

  • Never married: 46.3%
  • Now married: 38.7%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Louisiana:  2.6%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Epps, Louisiana in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Epps to the number of sex offenders is 275 to 1.

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

Epps:  0.7% ($199)
Louisiana:  0.3% ($199)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (36.6 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (134.1 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (303.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Pioneer, LA (3.1 miles) , Delhi, LA (3.2 miles ), Forest, LA (3.7 miles ), Oak Ridge, LA (4.2 miles) , Oak Grove, LA (4.3 miles ), Rayville, LA (4.3 miles ), Tallulah, LA (4.6 miles ), Mer Rouge, LA (4.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 32.60 N, Longitude: 91.48 W

Area code: 318

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Population change in the 1990s: +612 (+113.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%)
  • Metal and metal products (12%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (28%)
  • Apparel (13%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (9%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)



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Epps-area historical tornado activity is above Louisiana state average. It is 194% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the Epps village center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/5/1953, a category 5 tornado 38.6 miles away from the village center killed 38 people and injured 270 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Epps-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 75.9 miles away from Epps center
On 6/10/1994 at 23:34:02, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 75.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/3/2001 at 10:46:13, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/16/2007 at 13:22:21, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.5 miles away from Epps center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Epps:
  • RICHLAND PARISH HOSPITAL DELHI (about 15 miles; DELHI, LA)
  • EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA)
  • WEST CARROLL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; OAK GROVE, LA)

Political contributions by individuals in Epps, LA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Epps:
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 36 miles; MONROE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,116)
  • ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; ALCORN STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 2,594)
  • HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; RAYMOND, MS; FT enrollment: 10,057)
  • MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (about 67 miles; CLINTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,904)
  • LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; RUSTON, LA; FT enrollment: 9,013)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 72 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 2,048)
  • GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 74 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; FT enrollment: 4,299)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Epps and their reported violations in the past:

EPPS WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 1050, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-01-2005)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and MAR-09-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-09-2000)

Average household size:
This village:  2.9 people
Louisiana:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  75.1%
Whole state:  69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.8%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  38.3%
Whole state:  19.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  15.3%
Whole state:  9.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Epps, LA


481 people in other types of correctional institutions
67 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Epps compared to Louisiana state average:

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly 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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Banks with branches in Epps (2009 data):
  • Guaranty Bank & Trust Company of Delhi, Louisiana: Epps Branch at 938 Highway 17, branch established on 1997-09-18. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $110.6 mil, Deposits: $91.6 mil, headquarters in Delhi, LA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Delhi Bancshares, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (73%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)


Religion statistics for Epps

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)Other religions
Adherents76.6%6.4%5.9%5.5%5.5%
Congregations43.9%14.6%7.3%12.2%22.0%
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
Other Government Administration 2$3,600$21,6000$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$4,000$24,0000$0
Water Supply 2$2,800$16,8000$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$168
Totals for Government 6$10,400$20,8001$168



6.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,131 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.10%
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  1.01% ($20,737 average AGI)
from East Carroll Parish, LA  0.72% ($29,926)
from Morehouse Parish, LA  0.61% ($18,696)


7.36% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,168 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.36%
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  1.68% ($20,859 average AGI)
to East Carroll Parish, LA  0.68% ($18,500)
to Richland Parish, LA  0.68% ($18,769)


Strongest AM radio stations in Epps:
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Epps:
  • KGGM (93.5 FM; DELHI, LA; Owner: K.T. ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNOE-FM (101.9 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KWCL-FM (96.7 FM; OAK GROVE, LA; Owner: KWCL-FM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMYY (92.3 FM; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KXUL (91.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KLPL-FM (92.7 FM; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Epps:
  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO LICENSE LLC)
  • K26EV (Channel 26; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: DON RAYBURN, JR.)
  • K24EO (Channel 24; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: DON RAYBURN, JR.)
  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)


Epps fatal accident list:
Jan 11, 2001 01:26 AM, Sr-17, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 11, 1998 10:29 AM, Sr-134, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total average daily traffic: 1,340
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 804

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Jerry D Hasten, State Hwy 134 6 Mi Wnw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 95.1 m, Overall height: 95.1 m
    Registrant: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co., Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7222, Email:
  • Christine A Verre, Hwy 17, Type: Tower, Structure height: 184.4 m, Overall height: 189.9 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (336) 643-2524, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, 203 Circle Drive (La10385-A), Type: Tower, Structure height: 105.5 m, Overall height: 107.6 m
    Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • On Hwy 17 .7 Mi N Of Hwy 143, Structure height: 158 m, Call Sign: WNQL518, Licensee ID: L00005009
    Assigned Frequencies : 856.087 MHz, 857.087 MHz, 858.087 MHz, 859.087 MHz, 860.087 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/13/1997, Expiration Date: 10/13/2007, Cancelation Date: 01/03/2007
    Registrant: Nextel License Holdings 1 Inc, 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6
  • State Hwy 134 Approx 6 Mi Wnw, Structure height: 94 m, Call Sign: KKE832
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.8000 MHz, 49.0200 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/08/2004, Expiration Date: 03/17/2014
    Registrant: Trunkline Gas Company, LLC, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7220, Fax: (713) 989-1173, Email:
  • State Hwy 137 Approx 6 Mi Wnw, Structure height: 95 m, Call Sign: WPEC201, Licensee ID: L00007819
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.8000 MHz, 49.0200 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/26/1999, Expiration Date: 01/26/2004, Cancelation Date: 05/08/2002
    Registrant: Trunkline Gas Company, 5444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 627-5717
  • 0.7 Mi N, Call Sign: KQP233
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.400 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/05/2003, Expiration Date: 08/16/2013, Cancelation Date: 12/07/2007
    Registrant: Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc., 22j64 Bsc 675 West Peachtree St, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30375, Phone: (404) 927-2692, Fax: (404) 522-7665, Email:
  • Approx 1.5 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 152 m, Call Sign: WPGU997
    Assigned Frequencies : 462.525 MHz, 462.525 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/03/2005, Expiration Date: 03/15/2015, Cancelation Date: 10/18/2005
    Registrant: Sprint Communications Company L.P., 6100 Sprint Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66251, Phone: (913) 315-3880, Fax: (913) 315-3928, Email:
  • On Hwy 17 .7 Mi N Of Hwy 143, Structure height: 152 m, Call Sign: KAT903
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.710 MHz, 153.725 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/04/2005, Expiration Date: 12/03/2015, Certifier: Eva D Fleming Ms.
    Registrant: Atmos Energy Corp. Dba Atmos Energy Louisiana, 500 Three Lincoln Centre, Dallas, TX 75240, Phone: (972) 855-4087, Fax: (972) 855-3090, Email:
  • Lat: 32.586000 Lon: -91.514889, Call Sign: WQHC747
    Assigned Frequencies : 159.570 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/28/2007, Expiration Date: 06/28/2017, Certifier: Donald Myers
    Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 5
  • STATION, State Hwy 134 6 Mi Wnw Of, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WNEW337
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.712 MHz, 928.712 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/13/2008, Expiration Date: 10/28/2018
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washingston, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • STATION, Hwy 134 6 Mi Wnw, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WNTP784
    Assigned Frequencies : 6665.00 MHz, 953.750 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/21/1994, Expiration Date: 03/21/1999, Cancelation Date: 01/19/1999
    Registrant: Phone: (713) 627-5229
  • STATION, St Hwy 134 6 Mi Wnw, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WNTP904
    Assigned Frequencies : 953.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/22/1992, Expiration Date: 09/22/1997, Cancelation Date: 11/17/1997
    Registrant: Phone: (713) 627-5229
  • Epps Storage, 3.9 Miles Ne Of Epps La, Type: Mast, Structure height: 32 m, Call Sign: WPSL924
    Assigned Frequencies : 928.206 MHz, 952.206 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/18/2001, Expiration Date: 06/18/2011, Certifier: Brian T Smith
    Registrant: Trunkline Gas Company, LLC, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7220, Fax: (713) 989-1173, Email:
  • STATION, 6 Mi Wnw, Overall height: 95.1 m, Call Sign: KKE70
    Assigned Frequencies : 6745.00 MHz, 6775.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/28/2002, Expiration Date: 11/10/2012
    Registrant: Trunkline Gas Company, LLC, 5444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77210-4967, Phone: (713) 989-7220, Fax: (713) 989-1173, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • Louisiana Highway 17, 7 Miles North Of Louisiana Highway 143, Overall height: 158.5 m, Call Sign: WQZ688
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.840 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/10/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2008, Cancelation Date: 02/19/2008, Certifier: William M George
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5520, Fax: (202) 828-5568


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 16 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Epps)

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