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Romeville, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 130.
Males: 65  (50.0%)
Females: 65  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

38.0 years
Louisiana median age:

39.5 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,296
Romeville:

$60,296
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,790

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $195,380
Romeville:

$195,380
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $216,602; detached houses: $217,393
March 2022 cost of living index in Romeville: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%
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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 15 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (32.5 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (272.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Welcome, LA (1.1 miles ),
Convent, LA (1.7 miles ),
Union, LA (2.0 miles ),
Lemannville, LA (2.3 miles ),
Grand Point, LA (2.4 miles ),
St. James, LA (2.4 miles ),
Moonshine, LA (2.7 miles),
Sorrento, LA (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 30.06 N, Longitude: 90.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 225

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 98.0. This is worse than average.

City:

98.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 4.15. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.15
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 25.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.8
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Romeville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Louisiana state average. It is 39% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/6/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.6 miles away from the Romeville place center injured 25 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Romeville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 51% 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 368.2 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 225.1 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 200.5 miles away from Romeville center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 245.4 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 154.2 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 313.2 miles away from Romeville 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. James Parish (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 2, Flood: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Romeville:

  • ST JAMES PARISH HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; LUTCHER, LA)
  • OCHSNER HOME HEALTH OF LUTCHER (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; LUTCHER, LA)
  • ST JAMES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, INC (Hospital, about 10 miles away; LUTCHER, LA)
  • CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LUTCHER, LA)
  • CHATEAU D'VILLE REHAB AND RETIREMENT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DONALDSONVILLE, LA)
  • PREVOST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SNF (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DONALDSONVILLE, LA)
  • PROVIDER OPTIONS HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; DONALDSONVILLE, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Romeville:

  • Nicholls State University (about 19 miles; Thibodaux, LA; Full-time enrollment: 5,997)
  • Baton Rouge Community College (about 32 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)
  • Southern University and A & M College (about 38 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
  • Southeastern Louisiana University (about 39 miles; Hammond, LA; FT enrollment: 12,713)
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 40 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
  • Tulane University of Louisiana (about 45 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 11,089)
  • Loyola University New Orleans (about 45 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 3,912)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Dubon Spur (A). Display/hide its location on the map

St. James 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:

3.1 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.0%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Romeville:

Marital status in Romeville, LA
  • Never married: 48.6%
  • Now married: 51.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Romeville:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 100.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.0
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Romeville, LA (based on St. James Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic13,9476
Black Protestant2,8573
Evangelical Protestant3405
Mainline Protestant1204
Other11
None4,837-
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: 7
St. James Parish:

3.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
St. James Parish:

5.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
St. James Parish:

3.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.4%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

33.4%
Louisiana:

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

18.9%
State:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Romeville:

  • KTIB (640 AM; 5 kW; THIBODAUX, LA; Owner: LA TERR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFNO (830 AM; 5 kW; NORCO, LA; Owner: WFNO, L.L.C.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • 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.)
  • WJBO (1150 AM; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBRH (1260 AM; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WIBR (1300 AM; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYNK (1380 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Romeville:

  • KSTE-FM (104.1 FM; HOUMA, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKW-FM (92.3 FM; LAPLACE, LA; Owner: 222 CORPORATION)
  • KNXX (104.9 FM; DONALDSONVILLE, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)
  • WFMF (102.5 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYPY (100.7 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)
  • WDGL (98.1 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)
  • WBBE (103.3 FM; HAMMOND, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRKF (89.3 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: PUBLIC RADIO INC.)
  • WPRF (94.9 FM; RESERVE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • KBZZ-FM (96.7 FM; MORGAN CITY, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF HOUMA, LLC)
  • KTLN (90.5 FM; THIBODAUX, LA; Owner: BD OF SV OF LSU & AGRIC. & MECH COLL)

TV broadcast stations around Romeville:

  • WBRZ-TV (Channel 2; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA TELEVISION BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WTNO-LP (Channel 36; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAFB (Channel 9; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: WAFB, L.L.C)
  • WGMB (Channel 44; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF BATON ROUGE LICENSE CORP.)
  • WVLA (Channel 33; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF BATON ROUGE LIC. CORP.)
  • WLPB-TV (Channel 27; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K58GB (Channel 58; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • 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.)
  • WLFT-CA (Channel 52; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: BETHANY WORLD PRAYER CENTER, INC.)
  • K13VE (Channel 13; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: DAVID M. LOFLIN)

Romeville fatal accident list:

Feb 6, 2013 05:35 AM, Sr-3125, Lat: 30.074511, Lon: -90.819639, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Romeville)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Station 63 Central, 2.2 Mi Ne (Lat: 30.086944 Lon: -90.866389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 134.1 m, Overall height: 135 m, Call Sign: WQVZ214,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6375.14 MHz, Grant Date: 06/19/2015, Expiration Date: 06/19/2025, Certifier: Michael L Masa, Registrant: Williams - Engineering & Integration, 295 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Phone: (801) 584-6068, Fax: (713) 215-2266, Email:

  • CENTRAL, 2.2 Mi Ne (Lat: 30.086861 Lon: -90.866472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 134.1 m, Overall height: 135 m, Call Sign: WCF965,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.50 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6315.90 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.50 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.90 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/19/2014, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Romeville, LA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Romeville 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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