St. Landry Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 34.9. This is about average.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.858. This is significantly worse than average. There were 46 monitors within city limits.
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 4.55. This is significantly worse than average. There were 52 monitors within city limits.
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 16.8. This is significantly worse than average. There were 82 monitors within city limits.
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 23.8. This is about average. There were 84 monitors within city limits.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.7. This is about average. There were 48 monitors within city limits.
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 18.7. This is about average. There were 50 monitors within city limits.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Washington and their reported violations in the past:
GRAND PRAIRIE WATER SYSTEM (Address: 4642 GRAND PRAIRIE HWY , Population served: 1350, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-01-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-01-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2004 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-11-2004)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and JUN-20-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (NOV-12-2002), Fed Compliance achieved (JUN-20-2003)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JAN-11-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JAN-11-2001), Fed Formal NOV issued (DEC-12-2002)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and FEB-16-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (APR-11-2000), Fed FAO issued (SEP-07-2000), Fed Compliance achieved (FEB-16-2001)
- Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-1999, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-08-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-09-1999)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 38.1%
(9.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.8% for Black residents, 61.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.2 people | | Louisiana: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 53.1% | | Whole state: | 69.7% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 3.7% | | Whole state: | 5.0% |
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
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Washington, LA
Washington compared to Louisiana state average:
- Median household income significantly below state average.
- Median house value below state average.
- Black race population percentage above state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
Back to the top
Banks with branches in Washington (2011 data):
- Washington State Bank: at 103 North Main Street, branch established on 1893/04/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $125.9 mil, Deposits: $109.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Washington State Bancshares, Inc.
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Utility gas (65%)
- Electricity (31%)
- No fuel used (2%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
Religion statistics for Washington (based on St. Landry Parish data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 77.39%
| Here |  | 77.4% |
| USA |  | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Catholic Church | Southern Baptist Convention | United Methodist Church | Churches of Christ | Assemblies of God |
| Adherents | 86.5% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Congregations | 45.5% | 24.7% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 1.3% |
|---|
| Name | Presbyterian Church in America | North American Baptist Conference | Episcopal Church | LDS (Mormon) Church | Other |
| Adherents | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Congregations | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
|---|
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.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 36 | This county: | 3.94 / 10,000 pop. | | Louisiana: | 2.56 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1 | St. Landry Parish: | 0.11 / 10,000 pop. | | State: | 0.18 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13 | St. Landry Parish: | 1.42 / 10,000 pop. | | Louisiana: | 1.29 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 42 | This county: | 4.60 / 10,000 pop. | | Louisiana: | 4.49 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 21 | St. Landry Parish: | 2.30 / 10,000 pop. | | Louisiana: | 5.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | Here: | 12.9% | | Louisiana: | 10.9% |
Adult obesity rate: | Here: | 30.1% | | Louisiana: | 29.2% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate: | St. Landry Parish: | 12.7% | | State: | 13.7% |
| 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 |
3 | $5,464 | $21,856 | 1 | $800 |
| Judicial and Legal |
0 | $0 | | 3 | $2,772 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
6 | $26,598 | $53,196 | 2 | $1,822 |
| Police - Other |
1 | $1,598 | $19,176 | 3 | $1,676 |
| Streets and Highways |
2 | $3,162 | $18,972 | 5 | $4,654 |
| Parks and Recreation |
0 | $0 | | 2 | $1,330 |
| Gas Supply |
2 | $3,352 | $20,112 | 0 | $0 |
| Local Libraries |
1 | $1,666 | $19,992 | 2 | $958 |
| Other and Unallocable |
0 | $0 | | 4 | $1,784 |
| Totals for Government |
15 | $41,840 | $33,472 | 22 | $15,796 |
6.76% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,863 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 6.76% | | Louisiana average: | 8.89% |
0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($142 average AGI)| St. Landry Parish: | 0.05% | | Louisiana average: | 0.11% |
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
5.33% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,242 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 5.33% | | Louisiana average: | 13.45% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Washington:
- KNEK (1190 AM; daytime; 0 kW; WASHINGTON, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KSLO (1230 AM; 1 kW; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: KSLO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KVOL (1330 AM; 5 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
- KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
- KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
- 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.)
- WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
- KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
- KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
Strongest FM radio stations in Washington:
- KNEK-FM (104.7 FM; WASHINGTON, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KRXE (105.9 FM; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KSMB (94.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KRVS (88.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE)
- KZMZ (96.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KAJN-FM (102.9 FM; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- KTDY (99.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
- KXKC (99.1 FM; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: BONIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WYPY (100.7 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)
- KJJB (105.5 FM; EUNICE, LA; Owner: TRI-PARISH BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)
- KOOJ (93.7 FM; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WYNK-FM (101.5 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KKST (98.7 FM; OAKDALE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WDGL (98.1 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)
- KSJY (90.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
- KRRV-FM (100.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KQIS (102.1 FM; BASILE, LA; Owner: THIRD PARTNER BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KBON (101.1 FM; MAMOU, LA; Owner: ROSE ANN MARX)
- KRRQ (95.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KVPI-FM (92.5 FM; VILLE PLATTE, LA; Owner: VILLE PLATTE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Washington:
- K50FI (Channel 50; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
- KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
- KDCG-LP (Channel 22; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: ACADIANA CABLE ADVERTISING, INC.)
- KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
- KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
- K69HD (Channel 69; CHURCH POINT, LA; Owner: GULF MANAGEMENT II, L.L.C.)
- WAFB (Channel 9; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: WAFB, L.L.C)
- WBRZ-TV (Channel 2; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA TELEVISION BROADCASTING, LLC)
- KALB-TV (Channel 5; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WVLA (Channel 33; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF BATON ROUGE LIC. CORP.)
- WGMB (Channel 44; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF BATON ROUGE LICENSE CORP.)
- KAGN-LP (Channel 65; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- K58GA (Channel 46; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: WNTZ-48, INC.)
- KLFT-LP (Channel 21; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: K. SANDOVAL BURKE)
Washington fatal accident list:
Jul 1, 1998 02:30 PM, Sr-103, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jun 3, 1988 08:56 PM, La10, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Sep 1, 1984 09:10 AM, Corsost, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 4, 1982 06:25 PM, Vinestreet, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Feb 1, 1981 04:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 3 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Washington)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 47 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2 - Town Hall On Main St (Lat: 31.616000 Lon: -92.057083), Call Sign: KNAM636, Licensee ID: L00314985
Assigned Frequencies: 39.5000 MHz Grant Date: 01/19/2001, Expiration Date: 01/02/2011
Registrant: Washington, Town Of, Washington, LA 70589, Phone: (318) 826-3626 - Company Sta 54 Washington Field (Lat: 30.672139 Lon: -92.020667), Call Sign: KEE301, Licensee ID: L00126912
Assigned Frequencies: 48.7400 MHz Grant Date: 12/21/2001, Expiration Date: 12/21/2011
Registrant: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation, Houston, TX 77251-1396, Phone: (404) 474-7306
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 6 - GRAND PRARIE, 3 Mi Ne Of Int Of Rt 103 And Rt 363 (Lat: 30.708528 Lon: -92.123722), Overall height: 137.2 m, Call Sign: WPNJ416
Assigned Frequencies: 6404.79 MHz, 6256.54 MHz Grant Date: 02/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
Registrant: Network Usa, Carencro, LA 70520, Phone: (337) 886-1600, Email:
- WASHINGTON, 1440 Louisiana Highway 10 (Lat: 30.617750 Lon: -92.052167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.6 m, Overall height: 92 m, Call Sign: WQIW458
Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz Grant Date: 06/03/2008, Expiration Date: 06/03/2018, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
- GRASSY LAKE, 346 W Vidrine Rd (Lat: 30.683528 Lon: -92.100111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.3 m, Overall height: 92.3 m, Call Sign: WQJC940
Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz Grant Date: 07/29/2008, Expiration Date: 07/29/2018, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
- WASHINGTON, 4 Mi Ne (Lat: 30.672139 Lon: -92.020667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 109.7 m, Overall height: 110.6 m, Call Sign: KFA65
Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz... (+6 more) Grant Date: 01/03/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
- STATION, Company Station 54 Washington Storage Field (Lat: 30.672139 Lon: -92.020667), Overall height: 110.6 m, Call Sign: WBD372
Assigned Frequencies: 1955.00 MHz, 1965.00 MHz Grant Date: 10/24/1995, Expiration Date: 10/24/2000, Cancellation Date: 04/22/1997
Registrant: Phone: (713) 439-2750 - STATION, 4.4 Miles Nne Of Washington Storage Field (Lat: 30.672139 Lon: -92.020667), Overall height: 110.6 m, Call Sign: WED311
Assigned Frequencies: 2192.80 MHz Grant Date: 11/17/1998, Expiration Date: 02/18/2009, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2002, Certifier: Richard A Seals
Registrant: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP, 1476 Keystone Road, Sterlington, LA 71280, Phone: (318) 665-2125, Fax: (318) 665-0354, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 6 - Call Sign: KB5VFC
Grant Date: 09/15/1992, Expiration Date: 09/15/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/16/2004
Registrant: Matthew S Fontenot, Hc 66 Box 84c, Washington, LA 70589 - Call Sign: AD5HA, Previous Call Sign: KB5RYA, Licensee ID: L00367606
Grant Date: 02/21/2002, Expiration Date: 04/21/2012, Certifier: Gregory Lavigne
Registrant: Gregory Lavigne, 182 White Oak Road, Washington, LA 70589 - Call Sign: KE5IDK, Licensee ID: L01142594
Grant Date: 04/20/2006, Expiration Date: 04/20/2016, Certifier: Gregory Lavigne
Registrant: Washington Amateur Radio Club, 182 White Oak Rd, Washington, LA 70589 - Call Sign: KE5NIQ, Licensee ID: L00995338
Grant Date: 03/27/2007, Expiration Date: 03/27/2017, Certifier: Jared Landreneau
Registrant: Jared Landreneau, Washington, LA 70589 - Call Sign: KE5ZZK, Licensee ID: L01476193
Grant Date: 03/20/2009, Expiration Date: 03/20/2019, Certifier: Vincent J Fontenot
Registrant: Vincent J Fontenot, 253 Francis Rd, Washington, LA 70589 - Call Sign: KF5EWA, Licensee ID: L01546225
Grant Date: 02/08/2010, Expiration Date: 02/08/2020, Certifier: Jacob J Soileau
Registrant: Jacob J Soileau, 272 Pile Ridge Rd, Washington, LA 70589
FAA Registered Aircraft: 6 - Aircraft: EMLEY BREEZY RLU-1 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1EZ , Serial Number: 1, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 08/11/1977
Registrant (Individual): Lex Thistlethwaite, 205 Vista Dr, Washington, LA 70589 - Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360-C1G (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 125WB , Serial Number: 505-2008, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/2010
Registrant (Corporation): Aerial Crop Care Inc, 6915 Highway 103, Washington, LA 70589 - Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7123T , Serial Number: 46723, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 08/29/1959
Registrant (Individual): James L Jr Ardoin, 156 Vista Dr, Washington, LA 70589 - Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 733WW , Serial Number: 17268616, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 02/11/1977
Registrant (Individual): John R Iii Thistlethwaite, Po Box 1088, Washington, LA 70589 - Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 8402J , Serial Number: 15066302, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 03/01/1967
Registrant (Individual): Ray Price, Po Box 718, Washington, LA 70589 - Aircraft: RYAN NAVION (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 91114 , Serial Number: NAV417, Year manufactured: 1946
Registrant (Individual): Thomas M Dr Toler, Box 273, Washington, LA 70589
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
Incident types - Washington
See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Washington, LA
| Most common first names in Washington, LA among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Mary | 27 | 81.4 years |
| Joseph | 27 | 69.0 years |
| John | 24 | 76.9 years |
| William | 14 | 66.1 years |
| Henry | 12 | 77.1 years |
| George | 11 | 74.4 years |
| Elizabeth | 10 | 76.9 years |
| James | 10 | 73.8 years |
| Alice | 10 | 80.8 years |
| Willie | 10 | 76.0 years |
| Most common last names in Washington, LA among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Soileau | 57 | 77.3 years |
| Fontenot | 48 | 74.0 years |
| Dupre | 23 | 74.9 years |
| Doucet | 22 | 76.5 years |
| Johnson | 17 | 71.5 years |
| Joubert | 17 | 77.0 years |
| Lafleur | 17 | 76.3 years |
| Ortego | 17 | 75.2 years |
| Vidrine | 16 | 75.3 years |
| Thomas | 16 | 74.7 years |
|