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Oretta, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 418.
Males: 249  (59.8%)
Females: 169  (40.2%)
Median resident age:

35.1 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 70660.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,640
Oretta:

$65,640
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,757

Oretta CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $158,456
Oretta:

$158,456
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $91,339; detached houses: $138,480; mobile homes: $59,093
March 2022 cost of living index in Oretta: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.7%

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Ancestries: Irish (30.8%), Croatian (28.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 108 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lake Charles, LA (25.5 miles , pop. 71,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Southeast Montgomery, TX (117.5 miles , pop. 208,076).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (127.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

DeQuincy, LA (2.3 miles ),
Singer, LA (3.0 miles ),
Longville, LA (3.7 miles ),
Merryville, LA (4.1 miles ),
Gillis, LA (4.2 miles ),
Starks, LA (4.4 miles ),
Moss Bluff, LA (4.5 miles ),
Sulphur, LA (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 30.53 N, Longitude: 93.44 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 337

Distribution of median household income in Oretta, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Oretta, LA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 78.2. This is about average.

City:

78.2
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.27. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.27
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.455. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.455
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 28.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 24.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Oretta-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/7/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.3 miles away from the Oretta place center killed one person and injured 81 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/3/1953, a category F4 tornado 44.1 miles away from the place center killed 9 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Oretta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 34% 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 111.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 112.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 118.6 miles away from Oretta center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 104.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/10/2012 at 15:15:38, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 4.3 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 116.6 miles away from Oretta center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 301.6 miles away from Oretta center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Beauregard Parish (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 9, Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Fire: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Oretta:

  • CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY (THE) (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; DEQUINCY, LA)
  • DEQUINCY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; DEQUINCY, LA)
  • HEALTH LINK HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; DEQUINCY, LA)
  • DEQUINCY HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; DEQUINCY, LA)
  • HIGH HOPE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SULPHUR, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oretta:

  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 27 miles; Lake Charles, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,160)
  • McNeese State University (about 28 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 7,444)
  • Lamar University (about 51 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 13,658)
  • Lamar Institute of Technology (about 51 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 86 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 86 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 88 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Oretta Volunteer Fire Department District 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Oretta Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.9 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.8%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.5%
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: 0.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Oretta:

Marital status in Oretta, LA
  • Never married: 17.2%
  • Now married: 71.7%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 3.9%

For population 25 years and over in Oretta:

  • High school or higher: 58.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oretta, LA (based on Beauregard Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant18,09877
Catholic2,3802
Black Protestant1,63510
Mainline Protestant1,3406
Other-1
None12,201-
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: 8
Beauregard Parish:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Beauregard Parish:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Here:

1.15 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Beauregard Parish:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
This county:

2.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Beauregard Parish:

10.5%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.5%
State:

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

11.7%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Oretta:

  • KLCL (1470 AM; 5 kW; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLVI (560 AM; 5 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTXJ (1350 AM; 5 kW; JASPER, TX; Owner: LASTING VALUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDEI (1250 AM; 5 kW; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KQHN (1510 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEDERLAND, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDLA (1010 AM; 1 kW; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oretta:

  • KYKZ (96.1 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBIU (103.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBXG (99.5 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQLK (97.9 FM; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC)
  • KRWP (97.5 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KIOC (106.1 FM; ORANGE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNUF (92.1 FM; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKMY (104.5 FM; ORANGE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQXY-FM (94.1 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKGB (101.3 FM; SULPHUR, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KYLC (90.3 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KYKR (95.1 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHLA (92.9 FM; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBAN (91.1 FM; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KZWA (104.9 FM; MOSS BLUFF, LA; Owner: B & C BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KTXB (89.7 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Oretta:

  • KVHP (Channel 29; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KPLC (Channel 7; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KLTL-TV (Channel 18; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K09VO (Channel 9; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: BEAUMONT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KITU (Channel 34; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION INC)
  • KBTV-TV (Channel 4; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR, L.L.C.)
  • KFAM-LP (Channel 58; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K51EC (Channel 51; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • KFDM-TV (Channel 6; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.5mTotal length
  • 3,492Total average daily traffic
  • 622Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,710Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oretta, LA
  • 57.5%Electricity
  • 24.1%Other fuel
  • 18.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Oretta, LA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Oretta compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below 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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