Lockport Heights, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 1,286.
Males: 624  (48.6%)
Females: 662  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

33.9 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 70394.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,593
Lockport Heights:

$58,593
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,873

Lockport Heights CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $178,600
Lockport Heights:

$178,600
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $258,579; detached houses: $274,645; mobile homes: $29,981

Median gross rent in 2022: $571.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lockport Heights: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.6%

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  • Races in Lockport Heights, LA (2022)
    • 1,39596.1%White alone
    • 302.1%Black alone
    • 171.2%American Indian alone
    • 50.3%Hispanic

Races in Lockport Heights detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: French (22.7%), Cajun (16.7%), Italian (6.4%), Irish (6.1%), German (3.7%), American (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 7 feet

13 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.9%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,422 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $710 (0.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kenner, LA (30.5 miles , pop. 70,517).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: New Orleans, LA (36.8 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (290.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Lockport, LA (0.8 miles ),
Mathews, LA (1.5 miles ),
Raceland, LA (2.5 miles ),
Bayou Blue, LA (2.7 miles ),
Bourg, LA (2.7 miles ),
Presquille, LA (2.9 miles ),
Houma, LA (3.3 miles ),
Larose, LA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 29.65 N, Longitude: 90.55 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 985

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

3.5%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone 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
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 26.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.7. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.7
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Lockport Heights-area historical tornado activity is below Louisiana state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Lockport Heights place center killed 22 people and injured 165 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/6/1983, a category F4 tornado 29.1 miles away from the place center injured 25 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lockport Heights-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 335.5 miles away from Lockport Heights 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 220.3 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 167.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1994 at 01:08:24, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 122.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 276.3 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 324.1 miles away from Lockport Heights 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 Lafourche Parish (35) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 18, Floods: 8, Tropical Storms: 7, Storms: 6, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lockport Heights:

  • STEVENS HOME (Hospital, about 1 miles away; LOCKPORT, LA)
  • BROADWAY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR (THE) (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; LOCKPORT, LA)
  • OCHSNER HOME HEALTH OF RACELAND (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; RACELAND, LA)
  • OCHSNER ST ANNE GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 4 miles away; RACELAND, LA)
  • RACELAND DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; RACELAND, LA)
  • BAYOU OAKS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; HOUMA, LA)
  • DIXIE COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; HOUMA, LA)

Amtrak station near Lockport Heights:

  • 18 miles: SCHRIEVER (SCHRIVER, S. RTE. 20 & RTE. 24) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lockport Heights:

  • Nicholls State University (about 19 miles; Thibodaux, LA; Full-time enrollment: 5,997)
  • Loyola University New Orleans (about 33 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 3,912)
  • Tulane University of Louisiana (about 33 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 11,089)
  • Xavier University of Louisiana (about 35 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 2,492)
  • Delgado Community College (about 36 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 12,843)
  • University of New Orleans (about 39 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 8,201)
  • Southeastern Louisiana University (about 60 miles; Hammond, LA; FT enrollment: 12,713)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lockport Volunteer Fire Department Lockport Heights Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Lockport Heights: First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lafourche 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:

2.8 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.0%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.3%
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: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lockport Heights:

Marital status in Lockport Heights, LA
  • Never married: 46.7%
  • Now married: 41.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

For population 25 years and over in Lockport Heights:

  • High school or higher: 82.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lockport Heights, LA (based on Lafourche Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic55,45019
Evangelical Protestant6,15234
Mainline Protestant1,5899
Black Protestant5304
Other1405
None32,457-
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: 17
Lafourche Parish:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Lafourche Parish:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
This county:

0.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 44
This county:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 45
Lafourche Parish:

4.85 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

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

11.4%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Lafourche Parish:

29.4%
Louisiana:

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

24.9%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lockport Heights:

  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • KTIB (640 AM; 5 kW; THIBODAUX, LA; Owner: LA TERR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTIX (690 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: WTIX, INC.)
  • WYLD (940 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFNO (830 AM; 5 kW; NORCO, LA; Owner: WFNO, L.L.C.)
  • KLEB (1600 AM; 5 kW; GOLDEN MEADOW, LA; Owner: COASTAL BROADCASTING OF LAROSE, INC.)
  • KJIN (1490 AM; 1 kW; HOUMA, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF HOUMA, LLC)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • 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)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lockport Heights:

  • 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.)
  • WTIX-FM (94.3 FM; GALLIANO, LA; Owner: FLEUR DE LIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSTE-FM (104.1 FM; HOUMA, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKW-FM (92.3 FM; LAPLACE, LA; Owner: 222 CORPORATION)
  • KXOR-FM (106.3 FM; THIBODAUX, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF HOUMA, LLC)
  • KTLN (90.5 FM; THIBODAUX, LA; Owner: BD OF SV OF LSU & AGRIC. & MECH COLL)
  • WYLD-FM (98.5 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQUE-FM (93.3 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, 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)
  • 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.)
  • WWNO (89.9 FM; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA STATE UNIV & A & M COLLEGE)
  • WKZN (105.3 FM; KENNER, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KBZZ-FM (96.7 FM; MORGAN CITY, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF HOUMA, LLC)
  • WPRF (94.9 FM; RESERVE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Lockport Heights:

  • KFOL-CA (Channel 30; HOUMA, LA; Owner: FOLSE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WWL-TV (Channel 4; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: WWL-TV, INC.)
  • WLPN-LP (Channel 61; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: GLENN R. & KARIN A. PLUMMER)
  • WHNO (Channel 20; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • 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.)
  • WVUE (Channel 8; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: EMMIS TELEIVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K66FW (Channel 14; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WPXL (Channel 49; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDSU (Channel 6; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: NEW ORLEANS HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KNOV-LP (Channel 57; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: BEACH TV PROPERTIES, INC.)

Lockport Heights fatal accident list:

Feb 2, 2009 07:00 AM, Sr-1, Lat: 29.653819, Lon: -90.542819, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 11, 2005 06:21 PM, N Barrios St, Lat: 29.643560, Lon: -90.548780, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lockport Heights, LA
  • 75.8%Utility gas
  • 24.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lockport Heights, LA
  • 81.8%Electricity
  • 15.2%No fuel used
  • 3.0%Utility gas


Lockport Heights 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

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