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Banks Springs, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 1,192.
Males: 693  (58.2%)
Females: 499  (41.8%)
Median resident age:

30.6 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71418.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,782
Banks Springs:

$43,782
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,791

Banks Springs CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $109,189
Banks Springs:

$109,189
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $66,809; detached houses: $112,276; mobile homes: $27,789

Median gross rent in 2022: $375.

March 2022 cost of living index in Banks Springs: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 50.4%
(16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 57.7% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Banks Springs, LA (2022)
    • 1,16379.2%Black alone
    • 24216.5%White alone
    • 443.0%Hispanic

Races in Banks Springs detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (3.4%), American (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 210 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (29.6 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (101.7 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (252.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Columbia, LA (1.3 miles ),
Grayson, LA (1.6 miles ),
Clarks, LA (2.2 miles ),
Olla, LA (3.9 miles ),
Urania, LA (4.4 miles ),
Winnsboro, LA (4.7 miles ),
Tullos, LA (4.8 miles ),
Sikes, LA (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 32.08 N, Longitude: 92.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

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

4.4%
Louisiana:

3.8%

Tornado activity:

Banks Springs-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/3/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.5 miles away from the Banks Springs place center killed 9 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 41.9 miles away from the place center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Banks Springs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 255% 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 133.9 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 359.1 miles away from Banks Springs center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 266.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 408.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 213.7 miles away from Banks Springs center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 137.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Caldwell Parish (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Banks Springs:

  • HOSPICE CARE FOUNDATION (Hospital, about 2 miles away; COLUMBIA, LA)
  • RIVERBEND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; COLUMBIA, LA)
  • CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 2 miles away; COLUMBIA, LA)
  • HARDTNER MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; OLLA, LA)
  • FIRST CHOICE HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; OLLA, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Banks Springs:

  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 30 miles; Monroe, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,168)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 31 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 45 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
  • Grambling State University (about 48 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
  • Alcorn State University (about 58 miles; Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 64 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)
  • Bossier Parish Community College (about 97 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Banks Springs: Columbia Heights Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Caldwell 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:

2.3 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.7%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
75 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Banks Springs:

Marital status in Banks Springs, LA
  • Never married: 70.1%
  • Now married: 11.6%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Banks Springs:

  • High school or higher: 72.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Banks Springs, LA (based on Caldwell Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,56224
Mainline Protestant4693
Catholic921
None4,009-
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
Caldwell Parish:

6.79 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Caldwell Parish:

0.97 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Caldwell Parish:

5.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

2.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.3%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Caldwell Parish:

29.4%
Louisiana:

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

5.2%
State:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Banks Springs:

  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Banks Springs:

  • KNOE-FM (101.9 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KQLQ (103.1 FM; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • KZRZ (98.3 FM; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KLSA (90.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BD OF SUPV OF LA ST U & A&M COLLEGE)
  • KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KXUL (91.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KXKZ (107.5 FM; RUSTON, LA; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL COMPANY II OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
  • KAYT (88.1 FM; JENA, LA; Owner: BLACK MEDIA WORKS, INC.)
  • KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KMAR-FM (95.9 FM; WINNSBORO, LA; Owner: BOEUF RIVER BROADCASTING CO)
  • KHLL (100.9 FM; RICHWOOD, LA; Owner: GILLILAND, INC.)
  • KYFL (89.5 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • K220ID (91.9 FM; GRAYSON, LA; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Banks Springs:

  • 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)
  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)
  • KLPA-TV (Channel 25; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KMCT-TV (Channel 39; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN B/CASTING, INC.)
  • KWMS-LP (Channel 17; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: SONRISE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMNO-LP (Channel 22; MONROE, LA; Owner: GREAT OAKS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Banks Springs fatal accident list:

May 22, 2021 02:05 PM, Us-165, Ray St, Lat: 32.069711, Lon: -92.094681, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Sep 6, 2021 01:25 AM, Sr-849, Lat: 32.075089, Lon: -92.078139, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 19, 2015 10:15 AM, Us-165, Adams Street, Lat: 32.090750, Lon: -92.089331, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 8, 2008 02:00 AM, Sr-849, Lat: 32.061770, Lon: -92.073880, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.2mTotal length
  • $177,000Total costs
  • 1,090Total average daily traffic
  • 654Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 6678 Hwy 165 (Lat: 32.067361 Lon: -92.090972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 106 m, Call Sign: KNKN688
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 08/31/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2031, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Banks Springs, LA
  • 51.7%Electricity
  • 42.7%Utility gas
  • 5.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Banks Springs, LA
  • 81.7%Electricity
  • 18.3%Utility gas


Banks Springs compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Banks Springs on our top lists:

  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people leaving home to go to work at strange times (12 PM - 5 AM) (population 500+)"
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