Violet, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 4,973.
Population change since 2000: -41.9%
Males: 2,234  (44.9%)
Females: 2,739  (55.1%)
Median resident age:

34.9 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 70092.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,917 (it was $32,993 in 2000)
Violet:

$48,917
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,195 (it was $13,894 in 2000)

Violet CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $177,340 (it was $73,700 in 2000)
Violet:

$177,340
LA:

$209,200

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,135.

March 2022 cost of living index in Violet: 95.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.8%
(2.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.2% for Black residents, 15.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 10.8% for other race residents, 16.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Violet, LA (2022)
    • 3,01864.3%Black alone
    • 1,20625.7%White alone
    • 3988.5%Hispanic
    • 360.8%Two or more races

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According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Violet, Louisiana as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Violet is 315 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: Italian (5.6%), Irish (3.9%), German (2.2%), European (1.7%), French (1.2%), Polish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 8 feet

Land area: 4.06 square miles.

Population density: 1,226 people per square mile   (low).

Violet, Louisiana map

91 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.9%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,110 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $875 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: New Orleans, LA (10.9 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (329.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Poydras, LA (1.5 miles ),
Meraux, LA (1.5 miles ),
Chalmette, LA (2.2 miles ),
Belle Chasse, LA (2.6 miles ),
Arabi, LA (2.7 miles ),
Terrytown, LA (2.8 miles ),
Timberlane, LA (2.8 miles ),
Gretna, LA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 29.90 N, Longitude: 89.90 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,951 (-41.5%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 276 (14.2%)

Distribution of median household income in Violet, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Violet, LA in 2022
Violet satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Violet, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.4%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.9%)
  • Public administration (8.7%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Violet, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
  • Carpenters (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)

Average climate in Violet, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Violet, Louisiana average temperatures Violet, Louisiana average precipitation Violet, Louisiana humidity Violet, Louisiana wind speed Violet, Louisiana snowfall Violet, Louisiana sunshine Violet, Louisiana clear and cloudy days

Violet, Louisiana environmental map by EPA

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 75.0. This is about average.

City:

75.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2005 was 0.575. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.575
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.12. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.12
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.421. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.421
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 22.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.17. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.17
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Violet-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Louisiana state average. It is 13% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/6/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.7 miles away from the Violet place center injured 25 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 10/3/1964, a category F4 tornado 35.2 miles away from the place center killed 22 people and injured 165 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Violet-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 321.7 miles away from Violet 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 177.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/6/2018 at 16:47:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 158.6 miles away from Violet center
On 6/30/1994 at 01:08:24, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 138.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 287.9 miles away from Violet center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 300.0 miles away from Violet 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 St. Bernard Parish (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Violet topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Violet:

  • VIOLET COMMUNITY HOME (5604 4TH STREET)
  • SIMMONS NURSING HOME (2309 A STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Violet:

  • JO ELLEN SMITH PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; NEW ORLEANS, LA)
  • POYDRAS MANOR NURSING FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; ST BERNARD, LA)
  • QUALIFIED HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; CHALMETTE, LA)
  • METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENTAL CEN (Hospital, about 6 miles away; BELLE CHASSE, LA)
  • HAVEN HEALTH AND HOSPICE OF LOUISIANA, INC (Hospital, about 6 miles away; CHALMETTE, LA)
  • FERNANDEZ NH (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SAINT BERNARD, LA)
  • CHALMETTE DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; CHALMETTE, LA)

Amtrak station near Violet:

  • 12 miles: NEW ORLEANS (1001 LOYOLA AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Violet:

  • Xavier University of Louisiana (about 14 miles; New Orleans, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,492)
  • University of New Orleans (about 14 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 8,201)
  • Loyola University New Orleans (about 14 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 3,912)
  • Tulane University of Louisiana (about 14 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 11,089)
  • Delgado Community College (about 14 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 12,843)
  • Southeastern Louisiana University (about 55 miles; Hammond, LA; FT enrollment: 12,713)
  • Nicholls State University (about 55 miles; Thibodaux, LA; FT enrollment: 5,997)

Public elementary/middle school in Violet:

See full list of schools located in Violet

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH IS LOCATED AT 4825 ON EAST ST. BERNARD HWY. THE PASTOR IS BRENT NORRIS. PHONE IS (504)271-5777 OR (504)912-6618.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Violet: Trinity Day Care Center (A), Trinity Learning Center (B), Saint Bernard Parish Fire Department Station 7 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Violet include: Lighthouse Pentecostal Church (A), Corinne Missionary Baptist Church (B), Riverbend Baptist Church (C), Greater Round Hill Baptist Church (D), First Baptist Church of Violet (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

St. Bernard 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:

77.9%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.6%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
13 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Violet in 2000:

  • 34 people in nursing homes
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 6 people in other group homes
  • 3 people in crews of maritime vessels

For population 15 years and over in Violet:

Marital status in Violet, LA
  • Never married: 38.8%
  • Now married: 37.0%
  • Separated: 5.0%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

For population 25 years and over in Violet:

  • High school or higher: 77.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.1
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Violet, LA (based on St. Bernard Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic14,5326
Evangelical Protestant4,70515
Mainline Protestant1,1513
Other3101
None15,199-
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: 11
This county:

3.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Here:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Here:

3.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
St. Bernard Parish:

6.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.1%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
St. Bernard Parish:

29.1%
Louisiana:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Violet:

46.6%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.2%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.7
State:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Violet:

20.7%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.5%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Violet:

6.7
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Violet:

36.0%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
This city:

53.8%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.8%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Violet, LA Residents

Businesses in Violet, LA

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Violet:

  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WTIX (690 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: WTIX, INC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WYLD (940 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WODT (1280 AM; 5 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSMB (1350 AM; 5 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGSO (990 AM; 1 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: WGSO, L.L.C.)
  • WBOK (1230 AM; 1 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSHO (800 AM; 1 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: SHADOWLANDS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WFNO (830 AM; 5 kW; NORCO, LA; Owner: WFNO, L.L.C.)
  • WVOG (600 AM; 1 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: F.W. ROBERT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • KGLA (1540 AM; daytime; 1 kW; GRETNA, LA; Owner: CROCODILE BROADCASTING CORP., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Violet:

  • WNOE-FM (101.1 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNO-FM (99.5 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBSN-FM (89.1 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: PROVIDENCE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WKZN (105.3 FM; KENNER, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WRBH (88.3 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: RADIO FOR THE BLIND & HANDICAPPED, INC.)
  • WLMG (101.9 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEZB (97.1 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTKL (95.7 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WYLD-FM (98.5 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMEZ (102.9 FM; BELLE CHASSE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWNO (89.9 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA STATE UNIV & A & M COLLEGE)
  • KKND (106.7 FM; PORT SULPHUR, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQUE-FM (93.3 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWOZ (90.7 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: FRIENDS OF WWOZ, INC.)
  • KSTE-FM (104.1 FM; HOUMA, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKW-FM (92.3 FM; LAPLACE, LA; Owner: 222 CORPORATION)
  • WTIX-FM (94.3 FM; GALLIANO, LA; Owner: FLEUR DE LIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCIL (107.5 FM; HOUMA, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF HOUMA, LLC)
  • KLRZ (100.3 FM; LAROSE, LA; Owner: COASTAL BROADCASTING OF LAROSE, INC.)
  • WTUL (91.5 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND)

TV broadcast stations around Violet:

  • WYES-TV (Channel 12; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: GREATER NEW ORLEANS ED TV FOUNDATION)
  • WBXN-CA (Channel 10; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WVUE (Channel 8; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: EMMIS TELEIVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WDSU (Channel 6; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: NEW ORLEANS HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WPXL (Channel 49; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGNO (Channel 26; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION NEW ORLEANS, INC.)
  • WNOL-TV (Channel 38; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION NEW ORLEANS, INC.)
  • WLAE-TV (Channel 32; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WHNO (Channel 20; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWL-TV (Channel 4; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: WWL-TV, INC.)
  • K66FW (Channel 14; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K59DG (Channel 59; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCCASTING NETWORK)
  • WLPN-LP (Channel 61; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: GLENN R. & KARIN A. PLUMMER)
  • KNOV-LP (Channel 57; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: BEACH TV PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WUPL (Channel 54; SLIDELL, LA; Owner: UPN TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
Violet fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Violet fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.7mTotal length
  • 385Total average daily traffic
  • 436Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Violet)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Violet Water Twr General Pershing & 7th Sts (Lat: 29.901861 Lon: -89.895056), Call Sign: KZV422,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.965 MHz, 154.965 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2024, Expiration Date: 03/01/2034, Registrant: Saint Bernard Parish Government, 8201 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043, Phone: (504) 278-4267, Fax: (504) 271-7373, Email:

  • Bayou Dupre Flood Control Structure (Lat: 29.935472 Lon: -89.836722), Structure height: 7 m, Call Sign: WNZS754,
    Assigned Frequencies: 171.125 MHz, Grant Date: 06/18/2002, Expiration Date: 07/02/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2012, Registrant: Communications Center, Inc., Covington, LA 70434, Phone: (985) 892-3539, Fax: (985) 893-1282


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Violet, 0.06 Mi Ne Of Intersection Of E St. Bernard Hwy & Monte Longo Ln, Violet La (Lat: 29.892417 Lon: -89.899750), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 42.6 m, Call Sign: WQYN875,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2016, Expiration Date: 11/22/2026, Certifier: Jerry Graves, Registrant: St. Bernard Port, Harbor & Terminal District, 200 Marlin Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043, Phone: (504) 277-8418, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • St Bernard Hwy (Lat: 29.883528 Lon: -89.933389), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHU320, Licensee ID: L00334455,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 161.600 MHz, 156.450 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2014, Expiration Date: 07/21/2024, Registrant: Belle Chasse Marine Transportation LLC, 5813 Citrus Blvd Suite 200, Jefferson, LA 70181, Phone: (504) 837-3125, Fax: (504) 837-1213, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Violet)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$101,4802$137,44510$91,2413$26,1172$54,8451$20,150
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$174,6003$99,3901$13,4300$01$37,160
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$88,2003$110,13310$119,4029$19,4502$111,7002$38,280
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$03$103,7170$01$73,4200$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$02$105,6550$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0301.03

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$162,960
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2005 2004 2003

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0301.03

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Violet, LA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Violet, LA - Value

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 34. The highest number of reported fires - 51 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Violet, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (48.0%), and Structure Fires (36.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Violet, LA
    • 27648.0%Outside Fires
    • 20736.0%Structure Fires
    • 8815.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 40.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Violet, LA
Most common first names in Violet, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3867.1 years
Joseph3670.4 years
Mary3575.8 years
James3468.0 years
George2371.5 years
Robert1769.5 years
Anthony1765.2 years
William1768.0 years
Edward1670.1 years
Charles1563.3 years
Most common last names in Violet, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown2567.4 years
Perez1973.6 years
Smith1969.4 years
Williams1869.8 years
Green1864.9 years
Jones1675.5 years
Bienemy1465.1 years
Gonzales1361.8 years
Johnson1365.7 years
Nunez1364.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Violet, LA
  • 55.1%Electricity
  • 41.6%Utility gas
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Violet, LA
  • 50.1%Utility gas
  • 49.9%Electricity


Violet compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

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  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in crews of maritime vessels (population 1,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of elementary and middle school students in private schools (1,000+ students)"
  • #24 (70092) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving in compared to moving out (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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