Erath, Louisiana

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Population in 2021: 2,018 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.7%
 
Males: 1,013  (50.2%)
Females: 1,005  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

35.2 years
Louisiana median age:

38.0 years

Zip codes: 70533.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $40,424 (it was $27,386 in 2000)
Erath:

$40,424
LA:

$52,087

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $23,108 (it was $13,327 in 2000)

Erath town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $126,871 (it was $55,300 in 2000)
Erath:

$126,871
LA:

$192,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $133,845; detached houses: $160,349; mobile homes: $47,659

Median gross rent in 2021: $758.

March 2022 cost of living index in Erath: 79.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 20.8%
(19.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 34.4% for Black residents, 12.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Erath, LA (2021)
    • 1,66877.8%White alone
    • 1969.1%Hispanic
    • 1838.5%Black alone
    • 703.3%Asian alone

Races in Erath detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 20 registered sex offenders living in Erath, Louisiana as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Erath is 99 to 1.


Crime rates in Erath by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(94.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(94.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
4
(189.2)
0
(0.0)
5
(234.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
11
(506.2)
11
(520.3)
10
(468.8)
11
(515.0)
20
(950.6)
15
(709.9)
24
(1,138)
3
(142.5)
8
(379.5)
13
(624.1)
7
(340.0)
6
(295.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(92.0)
1
(47.3)
29
(1,360)
2
(93.6)
3
(142.6)
10
(473.3)
2
(94.8)
0
(0.0)
4
(189.8)
4
(192.0)
5
(242.8)
1
(49.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
15
(690.3)
10
(473.0)
7
(328.2)
15
(702.2)
11
(522.8)
15
(709.9)
26
(1,233)
11
(522.3)
37
(1,755)
24
(1,152)
19
(922.8)
12
(590.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(92.0)
0
(0.0)
7
(328.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(142.6)
0
(0.0)
3
(142.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(142.3)
1
(48.0)
1
(48.6)
2
(98.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index142.7183.1265.8207.9232.4279.2294.949.4246.7188.2125.894.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Erath, LA

Crime rate in Erath detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 11 (7 officers - 6 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.46
Louisiana average:

3.44
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Ancestries: French Canadian (17.8%), French (12.7%), American (10.6%), Cajun (10.4%), Irish (3.7%), German (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 9 feet

Land area: 1.50 square miles.

Population density: 1,341 people per square mile   (low).

Erath, Louisiana map

72 residents are foreign born (2.8% Asia, 0.5% Latin America).

This town:

3.4%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $209 (0.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $224 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, LA (17.6 miles , pop. 110,257).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (63.6 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (201.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Delcambre, LA (1.7 miles ),
Abbeville, LA (2.4 miles ),
Youngsville, LA (3.2 miles ),
Milton, LA (3.2 miles ),
Maurice, LA (3.4 miles ),
Cade, LA (3.4 miles ),
Broussard, LA (3.7 miles ),
New Iberia, LA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 29.96 N, Longitude: 92.04 W

Area code: 337

Distribution of median household income in Erath, LA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Erath, LA in 2021
Erath satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $275,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $131,000
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $94,900
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $117,200
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $55,700
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $134,000
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Erath, LA residents
Average permit cost in Erath, LA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.4%
Louisiana:

3.3%
Most common industries in Erath, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (10.5%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (18.4%)
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.4%)
  • Health care (4.0%)
  • Educational services (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.9%)
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Erath, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Extraction workers (4.2%)
  • Carpenters (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)

Average climate in Erath, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Erath, Louisiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 53.1. This is better than average.

City:

53.1
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 26.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.6
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Erath-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Louisiana state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the Erath town center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/25/1969, a category F3 tornado 14.3 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Erath-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 194.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 417.7 miles away from Erath center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 294.9 miles away from Erath center
On 5/6/2018 at 16:47:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 249.4 miles away from Erath center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 195.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1994 at 01:08:24, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 180.9 miles away from Erath center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Vermilion Parish (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 15, Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tropical Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Erath topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Erath:

  • REGENT HOSPITAL ACADIANA INC (504 N BROADWAY)
  • MORRIS LAHASKY NH (501 E CONRAD ST)
  • MORRIS LAHASKY NURSING HOME (501 E VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE)

Amtrak stations near Erath:

  • 14 miles: NEW IBERIA (WASHINGTON ST. & RAILROAD TRACKS) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 19 miles: LAFAYETTE (133 E. GRANT ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Erath:

  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 18 miles; Lafayette, LA; Full-time enrollment: 14,493)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 18 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 18 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • Baton Rouge Community College (about 64 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)
  • Southern University and A & M College (about 64 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 65 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 70 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 2,160)

Public high school in Erath:

Public elementary/middle schools in Erath:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Erath: Erath Police Department (A), Vermilion Parish Police Jury (B), Erath Marshal's Office (C), Bares Center (D), Acadian Museum of Erath (E), Vermilion Parish Library Erath Branch (F), Erath Volunteer Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Erath: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Laports Coulee (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Erath City of City Court (410 North Broadway Street).

Birthplace of: Roy R. Theriot - Lawyer, Shane Sellers - Country singer.

Vermilion Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.3%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.4%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
89 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Erath (2011 data):

  • Bank of Erath: Bank Of Erath at 105 West Edwards, branch established on 1910/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $87.9 mil, Deposits: $74.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of Erath Holding Company
  • Gulf Coast Bank: Erath Branch at 500 West Lastie, branch established on 1978/11/08. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $317.5 mil, Deposits: $275.4 mil, headquarters in Abbeville, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Gulf Coast Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Erath:

Marital status in Erath, LA
  • Never married: 34.5%
  • Now married: 47.2%
  • Separated: 4.9%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Erath:

  • High school or higher: 80.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.9
Louisiana average:

11.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Erath
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Erath, LA (based on Vermilion Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic32,25916
Evangelical Protestant2,38718
Mainline Protestant1,30010
Black Protestant1901
Other41
None21,859-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
Vermilion Parish:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

0.54 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
This county:

4.31 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Vermilion Parish:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.2%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Vermilion Parish:

28.5%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Vermilion Parish:

12.1%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Erath:

51.7%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.2%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.1
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.4%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.1%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

32.3%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
Erath:

57.2%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.2%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Erath, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 11$53,112$57,9401$642
Other Government Administration 6$2,861$5,7220$0
Streets and Highways 5$11,946$28,6700$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 3$9,042$36,1680$0
Financial Administration 3$9,225$36,9000$0
Firefighters 1$2,374$28,4880$0
Sewerage 1$6,227$74,7240$0
Electric Power 1$7,365$88,3800$0
Parks and Recreation 1$5,102$61,2240$0
Water Supply 1$6,590$79,0800$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$2,476
Police - Other 0$0 1$1,280
Totals for Government 33$113,842$41,3973$4,398

Erath government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,114,000 ($552.03)
    Police Protection: $672,000 ($333.00)
    Housing and Community Development: $517,000 ($256.19)
    General - Other: $319,000 ($158.08)
    Central Staff Services: $266,000 ($131.81)
    Water Utilities: $225,000 ($111.50)
    Sewerage: $161,000 ($79.78)
    Local Fire Protection: $117,000 ($57.98)
    Parks and Recreation: $51,000 ($25.27)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $98,000 ($48.56)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing and Community Development: $94,000 ($46.58)
    Police Protection: $46,000 ($22.79)
    General - Other: $28,000 ($13.88)
    Local Fire Protection: $27,000 ($13.38)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $980,000 ($485.63)

Erath government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $359,000 ($177.90)
    Housing and Community Development: $115,000 ($56.99)
    Other: $63,000 ($31.22)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($7.93)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $282,000 ($139.74)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $29,000 ($14.37)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($3.47)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $81,000 ($40.14)
    Fines and Forfeits: $69,000 ($34.19)
    Interest Earnings: $12,000 ($5.95)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,773,000 ($878.59)
    Water Utilities: $312,000 ($154.61)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $62,000 ($30.72)
    Highways: $30,000 ($14.87)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($2.97)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($2.48)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $264,000 ($130.82)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $103,000 ($51.04)
    Other: $31,000 ($15.36)
    Property: $22,000 ($10.90)

Erath government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,969,000 ($1966.80)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,878,000 ($1921.70)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $92,000 ($45.59)

Erath government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,798,000 ($890.98)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $321,000 ($159.07)

Strongest AM radio stations in Erath:

  • KROF (960 AM; 1 kW; ABBEVILLE, LA; Owner: ABBEVILLE BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVOL (1330 AM; 5 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KANE (1240 AM; 1 kW; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: COASTAL BROADCASTING OF LAFOURCHE, L.L.C.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KNIR (1360 AM; 1 kW; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • KJCB (770 AM; 1 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: R & M BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KTIB (640 AM; 5 kW; THIBODAUX, LA; Owner: LA TERR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Erath:

  • KRKA (107.9 FM; ERATH, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KMDL (97.3 FM; KAPLAN, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KAJN-FM (102.9 FM; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KPEL-FM (105.1 FM; ABBEVILLE, LA; Owner: ABBEVILLE BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • KFTE (96.5 FM; BREAUX BRIDGE, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KRVS (88.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE)
  • KQIS (102.1 FM; BASILE, LA; Owner: THIRD PARTNER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFXZ (106.3 FM; MAURICE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTDY (99.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KXKC (99.1 FM; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: BONIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KSMB (94.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYPY (100.7 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)
  • WYNK-FM (101.5 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRRQ (95.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSJY (90.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • K220EV (91.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KOOJ (93.7 FM; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Erath:

  • KAJN-LP (Channel 40; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
  • K49DE (Channel 49; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K58GA (Channel 46; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: WNTZ-48, INC.)
  • WBRZ-TV (Channel 2; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA TELEVISION BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K54FT (Channel 54; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: GULF MANAGEMENT II, L.L.C.)
  • WGMB (Channel 44; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF BATON ROUGE LICENSE CORP.)
  • WVLA (Channel 33; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF BATON ROUGE LIC. CORP.)
  • K69HD (Channel 69; CHURCH POINT, LA; Owner: GULF MANAGEMENT II, L.L.C.)
  • KLFT-LP (Channel 21; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: K. SANDOVAL BURKE)
Erath fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Erath fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 32Number of bridges
  • 180ft / 55.5mTotal length
  • $958,000Total costs
  • 66,401Total average daily traffic
  • 5,482Total average daily truck traffic
  • 82,193Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Erath, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 92010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Erath, LA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Erath)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

74 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 5624 Aristide Rd (Lat: 29.897972 Lon: -92.064833), Type: Tank, Structure height: 2 m, Call Sign: KNNU592,
    Assigned Frequencies: 8500.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/1996, Expiration Date: 05/15/2001, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2001, Certifier: Gerald M Nunez, Registrant: Krohne America, 7 Dearborn Rd, Peabody, MA 01960, Fax: (508) 535-1720
  • Moss Farms Rt 1 (Lat: 29.867139 Lon: -92.065667), Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: KNGF466, Licensee ID: L00019815,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4.43800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/1997, Expiration Date: 05/05/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/04/2001, Registrant: John E Chance & Associates Inc, Lafayette, LA 70505, Phone: (318) 237-1300
  • 3.1 Mi Sw (Lat: 29.919083 Lon: -92.060667), Structure height: 78 m, Call Sign: WNVP772,
    Assigned Frequencies: 49.0600 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2021, Expiration Date: 02/27/2031, Certifier: Andre Bouchard, Registrant: Crenshaw Communications Consulting,LLC., Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station, TX 77842, Phone: (832) 617-0217, Fax: (832) 617-0217, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Erath)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BEECH V35 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 700BT, N700BT, N-700BT, Serial Number: D-8076, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/11/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 10/02/2018
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Roland Jr Peltier, 13905 Saint Elmo Rd, Erath, LA 70533, Other Owners: James M Lewis
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN GENERAL ACFT CORP AG5B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7978A, N7978A, N-7978A, Serial Number: 99998, Year manufactured: 1990, Airworthiness Date: 07/08/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 06/02/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen A Collins, 9501 Colomb Rd, Erath, LA 70533
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 829K, N829K, N-829K, Serial Number: 10971, Airworthiness Date: 12/13/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 09/11/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Dondero Guillermo, 1826 Shady Ln, Erath, LA 70533

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 33. The highest number of fire incidents - 56 took place in 2008, and the least - 13 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Erath, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.2%), and Structure Fires (39.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Erath, LA
    • 24043.2%Outside Fires
    • 21939.4%Structure Fires
    • 529.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 458.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Erath, LA
Most common first names in Erath, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph4071.1 years
Paul1971.4 years
John1669.4 years
Robert1476.6 years
Agnes1482.9 years
Mary1473.1 years
Marie1374.6 years
Adam1175.0 years
Louis1162.5 years
Sidney1174.4 years
Most common last names in Erath, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Broussard9678.4 years
Leblanc9477.8 years
Landry7474.9 years
Hebert4773.6 years
Menard4475.8 years
Suire4076.8 years
Romero3673.5 years
Richard3676.4 years
Trahan3474.2 years
Boudreaux2976.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Erath, LA
  • 51.7%Electricity
  • 47.3%Utility gas
  • 1.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Erath, LA
  • 56.3%Electricity
  • 43.7%Utility gas


Erath compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

Erath on our top lists:

  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Vietnam (population 500+)"
  • #40 (70533) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French Canadian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #88 (70533) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French first ancestries"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
There are 5 pilots and 30 other airmen in this city.
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  • Rachel R. Landry (2)
  • David Allen Dore (2)
  • Vic A. Randazzo (1)
  • R. Scot Smith (1)
  • Vic Arthur Randazzo (1)
  • Lester Dupre (1)

Total of 14 patent applications in 2008-2024.