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Caddo Parish

Population in July 2008: 315. Population change since 2000: +2.6%
 

Males: 164  (52.1%)
Females: 151  (47.9%)

Median resident age:  30.6 years
Louisiana median age:  34.0 years

Zip codes: 71069.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $24,015 (it was $21,750 in 2000)
Rodessa:  $24,015
Louisiana:  $40,926

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $12,620
Rodessa:  $12,620
Louisiana:  $21,934

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $31,157 (it was $20,500 in 2000)
Rodessa:  $31,157
Louisiana:  $126,800

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Races in Rodessa:

  • White Non-Hispanic (70.4%)
  • Black (27.7%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Rodessa: 72.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (17.6%), German (13.0%), English (9.4%), United States (9.1%), French (1.6%), French Canadian (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 261 feet

Land area: 0.83 square miles.

Population density: 377 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Rodessa

  • High school or higher: 71.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 11.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rodessa village

  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 53.3%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 19.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Louisiana:  2.6%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Rodessa, Louisiana in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Rodessa to the number of sex offenders is 315 to 1.

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

Rodessa:  1.0% ($199)
Louisiana:  0.3% ($199)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bossier City, LA (36.0 miles , pop. 56,461).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (37.2 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (162.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Ida, LA (2.5 miles ), Vivian, LA (2.6 miles ), Bivins-McLeod, TX (2.9 miles ), Hosston, LA (3.0 miles ), Bloomburg, TX (3.5 miles ), Gilliam, LA (3.6 miles) , Atlanta, TX (3.8 miles ), Queen City, TX (3.9 miles ).


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

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 32.97 N, Longitude: 94.00 W

Area code: 318

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Population change in the 1990s: +42 (+15.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (20%)
  • Repair and maintenance (11%)
  • Mining (9%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Chemicals (7%)
  • Petroleum and coal products (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Food and beverage stores (32%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Paper (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (16%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Carpenters (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (21%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)



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Rodessa-area historical tornado activity is above Louisiana state average. It is 223% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1999, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the Rodessa village center killed 7 people and injured 102 people and caused $8 million in damages.

On 4/23/2000, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the village center caused $170,000 in damages.


Rodessa-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Louisiana state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/16/1997 at 19:07:27, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 91.5 miles away from Rodessa center
On 6/10/1994 at 23:34:02, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.9 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 78.9 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 84.7 miles away from Rodessa center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Rodessa:
  • NORTH CADDO MEDICAL CENTER (about 10 miles; VIVIAN, LA)
  • ATLANTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; ATLANTA, TX)
  • LINDEN MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; LINDEN, TX)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rodessa:
  • BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,743)
  • SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 48 miles; MAGNOLIA, AR; FT enrollment: 2,646)
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT (about 48 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; FT enrollment: 3,059)
  • KILGORE COLLEGE (about 61 miles; KILGORE, TX; FT enrollment: 2,814)
  • GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; FT enrollment: 4,299)
  • LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; RUSTON, LA; FT enrollment: 9,013)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER (about 85 miles; TYLER, TX; FT enrollment: 2,433)

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Tourist attraction: Rodessa Village Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 10093 Main).

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This village:  68.1%
Whole state:  69.8%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  24.6%
Whole state:  19.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  12.0%
Whole state:  9.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Rodessa, LA



Rodessa compared to Louisiana state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (56%)
  • Electricity (37%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Rodessa

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAssemblies of God Charismatic Churches Independent
Adherents52.4%13.1%11.0%4.9%2.8%
Congregations30.4%15.9%5.1%5.6%0.5%
NameEpiscopal ChurchChurches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents2.8%2.1%1.6%1.0%8.5%
Congregations2.3%8.9%3.3%1.4%26.6%
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 0$0 3$1,600
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$200
Solid Waste Management 1$1,150$13,8000$0
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,381
Totals for Government 1$1,150$13,8006$3,181



6.87% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,973 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.87%
Louisiana average:  8.89%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($364 average AGI)
Caddo Parish:  0.10%
Louisiana average:  0.11%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bossier Parish, LA  1.90% ($29,307 average AGI)
from Orleans Parish, LA  0.62% ($28,592)
from De Soto Parish, LA  0.34% ($30,055)


6.27% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,348 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.27%
Louisiana average:  13.45%

0.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($475 average AGI)
Caddo Parish:  0.12%
Louisiana average:  0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bossier Parish, LA  1.91% ($36,440 average AGI)
to De Soto Parish, LA  0.32% ($36,271)
to Dallas County, TX  0.23% ($23,604)


Strongest AM radio stations in Rodessa:
  • KNCB (1320 AM; 5 kW; VIVIAN, LA; Owner: NORTH CADDO BROADCASTING CO.)
  • 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.)
  • KOKA (980 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
  • KSYB (1300 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: AMISTAD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTFS (940 AM; 3 kW; TEXARKANA, TX; Owner: ARKLATEX, LLC)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KOFY (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GILMER, TX; Owner: JERRY RUSSELL D/B/A THE RUSSELL COMPANY)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rodessa:
  • KTAL-FM (98.1 FM; TEXARKANA, TX; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
  • KNCB-FM (105.3 FM; VIVIAN, LA; Owner: NORTH CADDO BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVMA-FM (107.9 FM; MAGNOLIA, AR; Owner: COLUMBIA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRMD-FM (101.1 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRUF (94.5 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • KVKI-FM (96.5 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KNRB (100.1 FM; ATLANTA, TX; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KJTX (104.5 FM; JEFFERSON, TX; Owner: WISDOM MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KTKC (92.9 FM; SPRINGHILL, LA; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KYGL (106.3 FM; TEXARKANA, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKS-FM (102.1 FM; BLANCHARD, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Rodessa:
  • KTAL-TV (Channel 6; TEXARKANA, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
  • KTBS-TV (Channel 3; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: KTBS, INC.)
  • 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.)


Rodessa fatal accident list:
Dec 23, 2006 12:50 AM, Tyson Road, Pitts Road, Lat: 32.969489, Lon: -93.990475, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 2,866
Total average daily truck traffic: 216
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 3,381

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Julie L Kupperman, Rodessa Cemetary Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.4 m

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Kcs Rwy Right Of Way 3.9 Mi S, Call Sign: KRA494, Licensee ID: L00003692
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.260 MHz, 160.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/27/2001, Expiration Date: 12/24/2011, Cancelation Date: 03/06/2003
    Registrant: Kansas City Southern Rwy Co, 4601 Blanchard Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107, Phone: (318) 227-7262

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KB5VJX, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 09/22/1992, Expiration Date: 09/22/2002, Cancelation Date: 09/23/2004
    Registrant: Paul W Denton, 21311 La Hwy 1, Rodessa, LA 71069


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 82468 , Serial Number: 7AC-1101, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Tommy G Mckinney, 19301 House Rd, Rodessa, LA 71069


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 16

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