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Population in 2022: 751 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -45.4%
Males: 341  (45.5%)
Females: 410  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

41.2 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71353.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $36,649 (it was $18,487 in 2000)
Melville:

$36,649
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $15,787 (it was $8,881 in 2000)

Melville town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,711 (it was $34,500 in 2000)
Melville:

$91,711
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $148,350; detached houses: $196,299; mobile homes: $44,801
March 2022 cost of living index in Melville: 78.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 41.4%
(36.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 40.7% for Black residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Melville, LA (2022)
    • 45763.4%Black alone
    • 22731.5%White alone
    • 354.9%Two or more races

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According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Melville, Louisiana as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Melville is 105 to 1.


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Ancestries: French Canadian (16.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 33 feet

Land area: 1.25 square miles.

Population density: 599 people per square mile   (low).

Melville, Louisiana map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Melville town:

0.6% ($199)
Louisiana:

0.3% ($199)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, LA (37.2 miles , pop. 110,257).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (39.5 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (226.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Morganza, LA (3.1 miles ),
Palmetto, LA (3.1 miles),
Fordoche, LA (3.3 miles ),
Krotz Springs, LA (3.3 miles ),
Livonia, LA (3.9 miles ),
Port Barre, LA (4.0 miles ),
New Roads, LA (4.3 miles ),
Washington, LA (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 30.69 N, Longitude: 91.75 W

Area code: 337

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

4.5%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Melville, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (19.3%)
  • Health care (10.9%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Wood products (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Apparel (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (33.0%)
  • Wood products (6.7%)
  • Truck transportation (5.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.1%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.4%)
  • Educational services (18.2%)
  • Apparel (8.4%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Melville, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Carpenters (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (7.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (4.6%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (15.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.2%)
  • Child care workers (5.2%)

Average climate in Melville, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Melville, Louisiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 65.3. This is about average.

City:

65.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 28.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.7
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Melville-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/9/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Melville town center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/15/1957, a category F3 tornado 16.1 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 29 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Melville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 39% smaller 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 176.9 miles away from the city center
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 437.1 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 267.1 miles away from Melville center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 179.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 186.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 170.7 miles away from Melville 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. Landry Parish (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Melville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Melville:

  • ST LANDRY HOME HEALTH INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; PALMETTO, LA)

Airports and heliports located in Melville:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Melville:

  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 35 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; Full-time enrollment: 27,321)
  • Southern University and A & M College (about 36 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 37 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 14,493)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 38 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 38 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • Baton Rouge Community College (about 40 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)
  • Southeastern Louisiana University (about 78 miles; Hammond, LA; FT enrollment: 12,713)

Private elementary/middle school in Melville:

  • MELVILLE PRIVATE SCHOOL (Students: 14, Location: 522 HAGEN ST, Grades: PK-7)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Melville: Saint Landry Parish Police Jury (A), Melville Police Department (B), Melville Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Melville include: Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (A), First Pentecostal Church (B), First Baptist Church (C), Evening Star Baptist Church (D), Emma Zion Baptist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

St. Landry Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.5%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.3%
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: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Melville (2011 data):

  • United Mississippi Bank: The Merchants & Farmers Bank Branch at Church And Harvard Streets, branch established on 1908/08/24. Info updated 2011/09/16: Bank assets: $269.4 mil, Deposits: $238.9 mil, headquarters in Natchez, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Southwest Security, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Melville:

Marital status in Melville, LA
  • Never married: 43.0%
  • Now married: 40.3%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 2.2%

For population 25 years and over in Melville:

  • High school or higher: 89.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 10.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 44.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Melville, LA (based on St. Landry Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic49,23435
Evangelical Protestant6,08338
Black Protestant2,0627
Mainline Protestant1,31911
Other4064
None24,280-
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: 36
This county:

3.94 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
This county:

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
Here:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
St. Landry Parish:

12.9%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.1%
State:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.7%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.1%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

39.4%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Melville:

29.3
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.8%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.6%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Melville:

34.3%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
This city:

49.4%
State:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.7%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Melville, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 10$33,090$39,7080$0
Judicial and Legal 1$588$7,0560$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,664$31,9681$988
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$550
Totals for Government 12$36,342$36,3426$1,538

Melville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $322,000 ($428.76)
    Sewerage: $98,000 ($130.49)
    Water Utilities: $55,000 ($73.24)
    Local Fire Protection: $29,000 ($38.62)
    Police Protection: $19,000 ($25.30)
    Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($14.65)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $417,000 ($555.26)
    Local Fire Protection: $194,000 ($258.32)
    Regular Highways: $187,000 ($249.00)
    Financial Administration: $180,000 ($239.68)
    Central Staff Services: $166,000 ($221.04)
    Sewerage: $140,000 ($186.42)
    Water Utilities: $120,000 ($159.79)
    Solid Waste Management: $96,000 ($127.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $31,000 ($41.28)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $11,000 ($14.65)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($3.99)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $24,000 ($31.96)
    Sewerage: $18,000 ($23.97)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($17.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($11.98)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($10.65)
    Water Utilities: $7,000 ($9.32)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($2.66)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $590,000 ($785.62)

Melville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $174,000 ($231.69)
    Solid Waste Management: $81,000 ($107.86)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($3.99)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $283,000 ($376.83)
    General Local Government Support: $21,000 ($27.96)
    Other: $8,000 ($10.65)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($1.33)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $51,000 ($67.91)
    Fines and Forfeits: $10,000 ($13.32)
    Rents: $9,000 ($11.98)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($7.99)
    Sale of Property: $2,000 ($2.66)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($2.66)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $149,000 ($198.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $42,000 ($55.93)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($5.33)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($2.66)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $816,000 ($1086.55)
    Property: $280,000 ($372.84)
    Other License: $105,000 ($139.81)
    Public Utility License: $78,000 ($103.86)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $45,000 ($59.92)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($2.66)

Melville government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,064,000 ($1416.78)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $710,000 ($945.41)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $710,000 ($945.41)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $622,000 ($828.23)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $442,000 ($588.55)

Melville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,715,000 ($2283.62)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $738,000 ($982.69)

Businesses in Melville, LA

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Melville:

  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJBO (1150 AM; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBRH (1260 AM; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WIBR (1300 AM; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WYNK (1380 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVOL (1330 AM; 5 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WPFC (1550 AM; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: VICTORY & POWER MINISTRIES,INC.)
  • WXOK (1460 AM; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Melville:

  • WYPY (100.7 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)
  • WYNK-FM (101.5 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOOJ (93.7 FM; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDGL (98.1 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)
  • WFMF (102.5 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRVS (88.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE)
  • KSMB (94.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTDY (99.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KXKC (99.1 FM; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: BONIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KZMZ (96.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRKF (89.3 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: PUBLIC RADIO INC.)
  • KNEK-FM (104.7 FM; WASHINGTON, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRXE (105.9 FM; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNXX (104.5 FM; JACKSON, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Melville:

  • KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAFB (Channel 9; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: WAFB, L.L.C)
  • WBRZ-TV (Channel 2; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA TELEVISION BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WVLA (Channel 33; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF BATON ROUGE LIC. CORP.)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • WGMB (Channel 44; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF BATON ROUGE LICENSE CORP.)
  • KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
  • K58GB (Channel 58; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WLPB-TV (Channel 27; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K69HD (Channel 69; CHURCH POINT, LA; Owner: GULF MANAGEMENT II, L.L.C.)
  • K50FI (Channel 50; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • KZUP-CA (Channel 19; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF BATON ROUGE LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBRL-CA (Channel 21; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF BATON ROUGE LICENSE CORP.)
  • KDCG-LP (Channel 22; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: ACADIANA CABLE ADVERTISING, INC.)

Melville fatal accident list:

Apr 18, 2014 04:55 AM, Sr-105, Lat: 30.669631, Lon: -91.745600, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 24, 1998 00:50 AM, Sr-105, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 3, 1998 05:40 PM, Sr-10, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 12, 1987 02:00 PM, Riverbkrd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 31, 1979 01:30 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.4mTotal length
  • $2,177,000Total costs
  • 2,268Total average daily traffic
  • 290Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,860Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Melville)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • E End Of Ollie St (Lat: 30.693528 Lon: -91.749556), Call Sign: WNNC443, Licensee ID: L00050824,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.475 MHz, 462.475 MHz, Grant Date: 12/27/2002, Expiration Date: 01/13/2013, Cancellation Date: 04/17/2007, Registrant: Sprint Communications Company, LP, 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4035


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • MELVILLE MAS, 250' From End Of Ollie St & Railroad Tracks (Lat: 30.693500 Lon: -91.749556), Type: Building, Structure height: 109.7 m, Call Sign: WPYN271,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.568 MHz, 952.568 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2023, Expiration Date: 09/12/2033, Cancellation Date: 11/14/2023, Certifier: Brad G Zielie, Registrant: Concentrix, 222 S 15th St Ste 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 262-4785, Email:

  • HWY 105, 142 Pitre Road (Lat: 30.612833 Lon: -91.761417), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.3 m, Call Sign: WQQC274,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/20/2022, Expiration Date: 10/22/2032, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • ELBA, 293 Delano Plantation Road (273210) (Lat: 30.762528 Lon: -91.771167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WQQK797,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 01/16/2013, Expiration Date: 01/16/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2014, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 2200 N. Greenville Ave, 1w, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 234-7003, Fax: (972) 301-6893, Email:

  • MELVILLE, Off La Hwy 105, 1 Mi S (Lat: 30.676278 Lon: -91.743444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 83.2 m, Overall height: 86.3 m, Call Sign: WED371,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2021, Expiration Date: 03/03/2032, Certifier: D J Bolton, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • MLVL LA 01, 200' From End Of Ollie St & Railroad Tracks (Lat: 30.693722 Lon: -91.749833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 109.5 m, Call Sign: WJZ54,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6755.00 MHz, 6805.00 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6152.75 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 06/24/2022, Expiration Date: 07/23/2032, Registrant: Concentrix, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 262-4785, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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  • Control House On Mfrr Bridge On Atchafalaye River (Lat: 30.690472 Lon: -91.734556), Type: Bridg, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: KUF701,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.650 MHz, Grant Date: 08/31/2023, Expiration Date: 09/02/2033, Registrant: Concentrix, 222 S 15th St Ste 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 262-4785, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K5BT, Previous Call Sign: KB5SI, Licensee ID: L00391013, Grant Date: 08/30/2017, Expiration Date: 11/25/2027, Certifier: Richard S Ansley, Registrant: Richard S Ansley, 11909 Hwy 105, Melville, LA 71353

  • Call Sign: KB5OBC, Licensee ID: L00391014, Grant Date: 08/03/2011, Expiration Date: 10/29/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/31/2023, Certifier: Caroline B Ansley, Registrant: Caroline B Ansley, 11909 Hwy 105, Melville, LA 71353

  • Call Sign: KB5OTN, Licensee ID: L00516558, Grant Date: 05/14/2002, Expiration Date: 06/02/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/03/2014, Certifier: Randall Ansley, Registrant: Randall Ansley, Melville, LA 71353

  • Call Sign: KB5SMW, Licensee ID: L00470670, Grant Date: 02/23/2012, Expiration Date: 05/19/2022, Certifier: Judith A Mitchell, Registrant: Judith A Mitchell, Melville, LA 71353

  • Call Sign: KI5S, Licensee ID: L00917232, Grant Date: 09/19/2014, Expiration Date: 12/12/2024, Certifier: David L Mitchell, Registrant: David L Mitchell, Melville, LA 71353


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18A 150 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2698P, N2698P, N-2698P, Serial Number: 18-4388, Airworthiness Date: 07/27/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 11/28/2018
    Registrant (Corporation): Angel Rock Charities Inc, C/O Beverly Majors / Po Box 455, Melville, LA 71353
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 65-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4396F, N4396F, N-4396F, Serial Number: C-3809, Year manufactured: 1939, Airworthiness Date: 02/11/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 02/16/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Arlen Pitre, 9363 Highway 105, Melville, LA 71353
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/19/2018

Most common first names in Melville, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2159.8 years
Joseph2075.3 years
Mary2075.5 years
John1669.9 years
Willie1175.4 years
Sam974.9 years
William976.5 years
Ella775.1 years
Annie773.0 years
George769.3 years
Most common last names in Melville, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Goudeau1977.8 years
Jones1672.1 years
Williams1569.9 years
Boudreaux1368.6 years
Smith1275.2 years
Coulon1174.7 years
Adams1057.7 years
Richard954.8 years
Jackson981.9 years
Robertson874.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Melville, LA
  • 53.9%Electricity
  • 46.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Melville, LA
  • 84.2%Electricity
  • 15.8%Utility gas


Melville 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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