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Wallace Ridge, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 710.
Males: 310  (43.8%)
Females: 400  (56.2%)
Median resident age:

40.8 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,227
Wallace Ridge:

$46,227
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,298

Wallace Ridge CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,319
Wallace Ridge:

$96,319
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $157,903; detached houses: $180,961; mobile homes: $109,021
March 2022 cost of living index in Wallace Ridge: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.5%
(8.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.7% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Wallace Ridge, LA (2022)
    • 42157.0%White alone
    • 30741.6%Black alone

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

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Ancestries: American (24.1%), English (12.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 63 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $366 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $515 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (57.6 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (95.6 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (250.6 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Harrisonburg, LA (2.1 miles ),
Jonesville, LA (2.4 miles ),
Sicily Island, LA (3.7 miles ),
West Ferriday, LA (4.0 miles ),
Ferriday, LA (4.1 miles ),
Clayton, LA (4.1 miles ),
Jena, LA (4.2 miles ),
Midway, LA (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 31.71 N, Longitude: 91.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

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

4.1%
Louisiana:

3.8%

Tornado activity:

Wallace Ridge-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/3/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.0 miles away from the Wallace Ridge place center killed 9 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/29/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.5 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wallace Ridge-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 218% greater 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 150.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 388.2 miles away from Wallace Ridge center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 285.0 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 153.5 miles away from the city 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 271.9 miles away from Wallace Ridge center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 240.4 miles away from Wallace Ridge 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 Catahoula Parish (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 9, Hurricanes: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Wallace Ridge:

  • JONESVILLE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; JONESVILLE, LA)
  • CATAHOULA PARISH HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; JONESVILLE, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wallace Ridge:

  • Alcorn State University (about 42 miles; Alcorn State, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,479)
  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 56 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 59 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 75 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 75 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)
  • Grambling State University (about 77 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College (about 85 miles; Wesson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,532)

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Notable location: Sandy Lake Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Wallace Ridge include: Calvary Church (A), Wallace Ridge Church (B), Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Lake: Tew Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Catahoula 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:

2.5 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.2%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Wallace Ridge:

Marital status in Wallace Ridge, LA
  • Never married: 35.6%
  • Now married: 47.9%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

For population 25 years and over in Wallace Ridge:

  • High school or higher: 89.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.4
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wallace Ridge, LA (based on Catahoula Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,31335
Mainline Protestant3064
Black Protestant1821
Catholic1151
Other-1
None4,491-
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: 2
This county:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Catahoula Parish:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Catahoula Parish:

0.96 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.2%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.4%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.4%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Wallace Ridge:

  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wallace Ridge:

  • KTYX (105.1 FM; JONESVILLE, LA; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • K220EW (91.9 FM; JONESVILLE, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KNOE-FM (101.9 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KLSA (90.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BD OF SUPV OF LA ST U & A&M COLLEGE)
  • KRRV-FM (100.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJNA-FM (102.7 FM; JENA, LA; Owner: LITTLE RIVER RADIO CO.)
  • KAYT (88.1 FM; JENA, LA; Owner: BLACK MEDIA WORKS, INC.)
  • WNJJ (97.3 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WILL PERK BROADCASTING)
  • WASM (91.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KFNV-FM (107.1 FM; FERRIDAY, LA; Owner: TOM GAY D/B/A THE RADIO GROUP)

TV broadcast stations around Wallace Ridge:

  • KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KALB-TV (Channel 5; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W24CR (Channel 24; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • K60GE (Channel 60; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)
  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KLPA-TV (Channel 25; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • W59DK (Channel 59; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Wallace Ridge fatal accident list:

Sep 26, 2009 03:08 PM, Sr-124, Sr-126, Lat: 31.680881, Lon: -91.837569, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 30, 2009 11:35 AM, Sr-124, Lat: 31.679739, Lon: -91.837589, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 23.3mTotal length
  • 5,920Total average daily traffic
  • 988Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,417Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wallace Ridge, LA
  • 58.5%Electricity
  • 28.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wallace Ridge, LA
  • 70.1%Utility gas
  • 29.9%Electricity


Wallace Ridge compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Unemployed 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.
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