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Castor, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 226 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +8.1%
Males: 89  (39.6%)
Females: 137  (60.4%)
Median resident age:

31.9 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71016.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $26,791 (it was $23,125 in 2000)
Castor:

$26,791
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,316 (it was $11,963 in 2000)

Castor village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $81,760 (it was $53,900 in 2000)
Castor:

$81,760
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $138,545; detached houses: $194,303; mobile homes: $35,557
March 2022 cost of living index in Castor: 78.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 32.5%
(22.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 70.9% for Black residents, 63.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Castor, LA (2022)
    • 21474.3%White alone
    • 5318.4%Black alone
    • 144.9%Two or more races
    • 62.1%Hispanic

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According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Castor, Louisiana as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Castor is 35 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (29.5%), Eastern European (6.4%), Italian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 165 feet

Land area: 1.20 square miles.

Population density: 189 people per square mile   (very low).

Castor, Louisiana map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $754 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $234 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bossier City, LA (35.8 miles , pop. 56,461).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (38.4 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (214.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Jamestown, LA (2.6 miles),
Ringgold, LA (2.9 miles ),
Lucky, LA (3.0 miles ),
Hall Summit, LA (3.1 miles ),
Ashland, LA (3.1 miles ),
Martin, LA (3.3 miles ),
Saline, LA (3.5 miles ),
Bienville, LA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 32.25 N, Longitude: 93.16 W

Area code: 318

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

4.6%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+5.6%).
Most common industries in Castor, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (17.3%)
  • Public administration (15.4%)
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.6%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Truck transportation (5.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (29.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.1%)
  • Public administration (12.9%)
  • Truck transportation (9.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.5%)
  • Wood products (6.5%)
  • Utilities (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (33.3%)
  • Public administration (19.0%)
  • Educational services (19.0%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (9.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.5%)
Most common occupations in Castor, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Registered nurses (5.8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.8%)
  • Carpenters (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9.7%)
  • Carpenters (9.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.7%)
  • Top executives (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (14.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.5%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (9.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.5%)
  • Cashiers (9.5%)

Average climate in Castor, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Castor-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/3/1992, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Castor village center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1984, a category F3 tornado 14.4 miles away from the village center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Castor-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 308% 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 74.1 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 306.8 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 359.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 77.7 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 82.2 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 72.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bienville Parish (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Freezes: 2, Ice Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Castor topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Castor:

  • RINGGOLD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; RINGGOLD, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Castor:

  • Grambling State University (about 33 miles; Grambling, LA; Full-time enrollment: 4,885)
  • Louisiana State University-Shreveport (about 34 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Bossier Parish Community College (about 35 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 35 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 36 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
  • Southern University at Shreveport (about 45 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 2,277)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 67 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)

Public high school in Castor:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bienville Fire District 6 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: J. Frank McInnis - Judge, Len Lacy - Politician.

Bienville Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Castor and their reported violations in the past:

ALBERTA WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 1,860, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-24-2014), St Public Notif requested (JUL-24-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-24-2014), St Public Notif requested (JUL-24-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-17-2014), St Public Notif requested (APR-17-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-29-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-29-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from FEB-18-2014 to APR-11-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-10-2011), St Public Notif requested (JUN-10-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-14-2011), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (3 times from FEB-27-2014 to APR-11-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-10-2011), St Public Notif requested (JUN-10-2011), St Public Notif received (SEP-14-2011), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (3 times from FEB-27-2014 to APR-11-2014)
  • 3 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between SEP-2013 and NOV-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2013), St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-05-2014), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from FEB-18-2014 to APR-11-2014), St Compliance achieved (SEP-03-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between SEP-2013 and NOV-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2013), St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-05-2014), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from FEB-18-2014 to APR-11-2014), St Compliance achieved (SEP-03-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and AUG-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-24-2013), St Public Notif requested (OCT-24-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from FEB-18-2014 to APR-11-2014), St Public Notif received (JUN-23-2014), St Compliance achieved (SEP-03-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and AUG-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-24-2013), St Public Notif requested (OCT-24-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from FEB-18-2014 to APR-11-2014), St Public Notif received (JUN-23-2014), St Compliance achieved (SEP-03-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-29-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-29-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from FEB-18-2014 to APR-11-2014), St Compliance achieved (SEP-03-2014)
  • 3 other older monitoring violations
CASTOR WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 420, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-2012), St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-19-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-20-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from MAR-27-2014 to MAY-16-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-12-2012), St Public Notif requested (JUL-12-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-03-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-20-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from MAR-27-2014 to MAY-16-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-12-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-12-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-03-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-20-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from MAR-27-2014 to MAY-16-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-30-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-30-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-03-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-20-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from MAR-27-2014 to MAY-16-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-30-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-30-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-03-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-20-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from MAR-27-2014 to MAY-16-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-30-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAR-30-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-03-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-20-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from MAR-27-2014 to MAY-16-2014)
  • 3 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between MAR-2014 and MAY-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-14-2014), St Public Notif requested (AUG-14-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between MAR-2014 and MAY-2014, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-14-2014), St Public Notif requested (AUG-14-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between SEP-2013 and NOV-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-20-2013), St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-05-2014), St Public Notif received (MAR-17-2014), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from MAR-27-2014 to MAY-16-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between SEP-2013 and NOV-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-20-2013), St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-05-2014), St Public Notif received (MAR-17-2014), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from MAR-27-2014 to MAY-16-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and AUG-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-30-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-30-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-03-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-20-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (4 times from MAR-27-2014 to MAY-16-2014)
  • 7 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.0%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Castor (2011 data):

  • Bank of Ringgold: Castor Branch at Pine And Front Streets, branch established on 1984/12/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $68.9 mil, Deposits: $53.8 mil, headquarters in Ringgold, LA, positive income, 3 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Castor:

Marital status in Castor, LA
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 33.4%
  • Separated: 4.5%
  • Widowed: 21.7%
  • Divorced: 18.3%

For population 25 years and over in Castor:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Castor, LA (based on Bienville Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,91342
Black Protestant2,90410
Mainline Protestant9979
Catholic861
Other21
None3,451-
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: 2
Bienville Parish:

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Here:

3.36 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.4%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Bienville Parish:

33.2%
State:

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

17.4%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Castor:

44.3%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Castor:

40.0%
State:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Castor:

29.4
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Castor:

25.3%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Castor:

17.1%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Castor:

34.2%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
Castor:

48.6%
State:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Castor:

78.3%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Castor, 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
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$77
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$600
Financial Administration 0$0 5$3,597
Totals for Government 0$0 10$4,275

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $78,000 ($345.13)
    General - Other: $46,000 ($203.54)
    Central Staff Services: $43,000 ($190.27)
    Police Protection: $10,000 ($44.25)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($4.42)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $75,000 ($331.86)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($22.12)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($17.70)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($4.42)
  • Tax - Property: $61,000 ($269.91)
    Other License: $31,000 ($137.17)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($79.65)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($53.10)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($26.55)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $205,000 ($907.08)

Strongest AM radio stations in Castor:

  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOKA (980 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KSYB (1300 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: AMISTAD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLAD (800 AM; 1 kW; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: THE BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KPYN (900 AM; 10 kW; ATLANTA, TX; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KMGG (920 AM; 1 kW; JONESBORO, LA; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Castor:

  • KXKZ (107.5 FM; RUSTON, LA; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL COMPANY II OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
  • KRMD-FM (101.1 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KYLA (106.7 FM; HOMER, LA; Owner: NWLA BROADCASTING, L.L.C)
  • KSBH (94.9 FM; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: KSBH, L.L.C.)
  • KBEF (104.5 FM; GIBSLAND, LA; Owner: GREENWOOD ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • KLKL (95.7 FM; MINDEN, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Castor:

  • KTBS-TV (Channel 3; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: KTBS, INC.)
  • KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMSS-TV (Channel 33; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
  • KSLA-TV (Channel 12; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: KSLA, LLC)
  • KSHV (Channel 45; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF SHREVEPORT LIC. CORP.)
  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)

Castor fatal accident list:

Aug 18, 1988 05:15 PM, La4, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 28, 1978 10:30 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 259ft / 79.5mTotal length
  • $963,000Total costs
  • 18,730Total average daily traffic
  • 3,440Total average daily truck traffic
  • 29,922Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Castor, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Castor, LA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Castor)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 1/2 Mi N W Of La 4 & La 792 (Lat: 32.264333 Lon: -93.174889), Call Sign: KNBL801, Licensee ID: L00009917,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.3000 MHz, 47.3200 MHz, 47.4000 MHz, Grant Date: 06/23/2001, Expiration Date: 09/02/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/16/2002, Registrant: State Of Louisiana, 7686 Tom Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, Phone: (504) 925-5719

  • Office Hwy 4 1/4 Mi E (Lat: 32.258500 Lon: -93.166833), Call Sign: KAS223, Licensee ID: L00767533,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.6200 MHz, 49.1200 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2001, Expiration Date: 03/18/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2011, Registrant: International Paper Company, Shreveport, LA 71105, Phone: (214) 934-4576

  • 1 Mi N Of La Hwy 4 7 Mi Ene (Lat: 32.296000 Lon: -93.063222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91 m, Call Sign: KJQ377,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.9400 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2021, Expiration Date: 01/30/2031, Certifier: D J Bolton, Registrant: Fcc-Faa Licensing, LLC, 8932 Suite D Milford Haven Court, Lorton, VA 22199, Phone: (703) 615-6615, Fax: (703) 372-5176, Email:

  • Lat: 32.263361 Lon: -93.010472, Call Sign: WRKJ613,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.795 MHz, Grant Date: 01/12/2021, Expiration Date: 01/12/2031, Certifier: Desmond Veuzant, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • STATION, 1 Mi N Of Hwy 4 7 Mi Ene (Lat: 32.295972 Lon: -93.063194), Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WNTQ229,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.268 MHz, 928.268 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/2022, Expiration Date: 10/02/2032, Certifier: D J Bolton, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • Castor 140, 140 Front Street (Lat: 32.249694 Lon: -93.165639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WQJI970,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2018, Expiration Date: 09/25/2028, Certifier: Jeffrey R Strenkowski, Registrant: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 739-3000, Fax: (202) 739-3001, Email:

  • CASTOR, 9745 Hwy 4, Bienville County (Lat: 32.271556 Lon: -93.145722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 93.5 m, Call Sign: WQNT283,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 05/17/2011, Expiration Date: 05/17/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/10/2021, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KC5BYU, Grant Date: 08/10/1993, Expiration Date: 08/10/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2005, Registrant: Dennis R Thomas Sr, Rte 1 Box 2045, Castor, LA 71016

  • Call Sign: KC5VQR, Licensee ID: L00143082, Grant Date: 05/12/2016, Expiration Date: 08/09/2026, Certifier: Gary A Hill, Registrant: Gary A Hill, 526 Hwy 153, Castor, LA 71016

  • Call Sign: WA5LHN, Licensee ID: L00191559, Grant Date: 10/14/2003, Expiration Date: 11/23/2013, Cancellation Date: 11/24/2015, Registrant: Marion C Graham Jr, 438 Wallace Rd, Castor, LA 71016

  • Call Sign: KD5QBO, Licensee ID: L00411613, Grant Date: 12/16/2011, Expiration Date: 10/18/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2017, Certifier: Richard S Bradley, Registrant: Richard S Bradley, 110 Sullivan Rd, Castor, LA 71016

  • Call Sign: W5OTT, Previous Call Sign: KD5QBO, Licensee ID: L00411613, Grant Date: 12/19/2017, Expiration Date: 12/19/2027, Certifier: Richard S Bradley, Registrant: Richard S Bradley, 110 Sullivan Rd, Castor, LA 71016


2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 19. The highest number of fire incidents - 37 took place in 2010, and the least - 3 in 2007. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Castor, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (66.1%), and Structure Fires (21.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Castor, LA
    • 20366.1%Outside Fires
    • 6721.8%Structure Fires
    • 3411.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 31.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Castor, LA
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Castor, LA
  • 47.7%Utility gas
  • 43.1%Electricity
  • 6.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Castor, LA
  • 76.7%Electricity
  • 23.3%Utility gas


Castor compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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