Epps, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 346 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -70.0%
Males: 242  (70.1%)
Females: 104  (29.9%)
Median resident age:

35.9 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71237.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,225 (it was $20,956 in 2000)
Epps:

$43,225
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,012 (it was $6,486 in 2000)

Epps village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $87,351 (it was $29,700 in 2000)
Epps:

$87,351
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $167,319; detached houses: $158,042; mobile homes: $202,078

Median gross rent in 2022: $877.

March 2022 cost of living index in Epps: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.9%
(4.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 55.7% for Black residents, 24.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Epps, LA (2022)
    • 27249.3%White alone
    • 20837.7%Black alone
    • 6010.9%Hispanic
    • 50.9%Two or more races
    • 30.5%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Epps, Louisiana as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Epps is 168 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.24
Louisiana average:

3.44
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Ancestries: American (6.2%), Irish (4.1%), Scottish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 102 feet

Land area: 0.97 square miles.

Population density: 357 people per square mile   (very low).

Epps, Louisiana map

40 residents are foreign born (7.1% Latin America).

This village:

7.2%
Louisiana:

4.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Epps village:

0.7% ($199)
Louisiana:

0.3% ($199)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (36.6 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (134.1 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (303.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Pioneer, LA (3.1 miles),
Delhi, LA (3.2 miles ),
Forest, LA (3.7 miles ),
Oak Ridge, LA (4.2 miles),
Oak Grove, LA (4.3 miles ),
Rayville, LA (4.3 miles ),
Tallulah, LA (4.6 miles ),
Mer Rouge, LA (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 32.60 N, Longitude: 91.48 W

Area code: 318

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

6.7%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +612 (+113.1%).
Most common industries in Epps, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.0%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.1%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Apparel (6.7%)
  • Educational services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.4%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.6%)
  • Apparel (13.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.6%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Epps, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.2%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (8.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Carpenters (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Cashiers (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)

Average climate in Epps, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Epps-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 117% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the Epps village center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/5/1953, a category F5 tornado 38.6 miles away from the village center killed 38 people and injured 270 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Epps-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 271% 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 175.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 220.0 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) earthquake occurred 364.4 miles away from Epps center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 182.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 184.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 191.2 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 West Carroll Parish (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Freezes: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Epps topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Epps:

  • BUSH ROAD COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; DELHI, LA)
  • RACE STREET COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; DELHI, LA)
  • DEERFIELD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DELHI, LA)
  • DELHI GUEST HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; DELHI, LA)
  • FMCNA - DELHI DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; DELHI, LA)
  • RICHLAND PARISH HOSPITAL-DELHI Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; DELHI, LA)
  • CROSSROADS HOSPICE, LLC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; DELHI, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Epps:

  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 34 miles; Monroe, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,168)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 36 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)
  • Alcorn State University (about 54 miles; Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
  • Hinds Community College (about 67 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 69 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
  • Mississippi College (about 70 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 71 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)

Public high school in Epps:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ward 1 Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Jake Jones - Baseball player.

West Carroll 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 Epps and their reported violations in the past:

EPPS WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 696, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-08-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-08-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-26-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2014 and SEP-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-11-2014), St Public Notif requested (SEP-11-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-06-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-06-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-26-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-06-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-06-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-26-2014)
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-20-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-20-2013), St Compliance achieved (AUG-30-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-26-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and AUG-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-26-2014)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 4 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

72.8%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
378 people in state prisons in 2010
481 people in other types of correctional institutions in 2000
67 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Epps (2011 data):

  • Guaranty Bank & Trust Company of Delhi, Louisiana: Epps Branch at 938 Highway 17, branch established on 1997/09/18. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $130.4 mil, Deposits: $108.7 mil, headquarters in Delhi, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Delhi Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Epps:

Marital status in Epps, LA
  • Never married: 47.3%
  • Now married: 37.1%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Epps:

  • High school or higher: 89.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 11.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Epps, LA (based on West Carroll Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,10838
Black Protestant5734
Mainline Protestant3745
Catholic1401
Other-1
None2,409-
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: 5
Here:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
West Carroll Parish:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
West Carroll Parish:

0.87 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

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

12.9%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
West Carroll Parish:

29.7%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
West Carroll Parish:

13.3%
State:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Epps:

50.2%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.8%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.0
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.4%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Epps:

10.2%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Epps:

6.7
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Epps:

27.6%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
Epps:

58.2%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

83.7%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Epps, 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
Other Government Administration 2$2,228$13,3680$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$2,286$13,7162$506
Totals for Government 4$4,514$13,5422$506

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $165,000 ($476.88)
    Financial Administration: $83,000 ($239.88)
    Police Protection: $79,000 ($228.32)
    Sewerage: $54,000 ($156.07)
    Water Utilities: $49,000 ($141.62)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($5.78)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($17.34)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $150,000 ($433.53)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($28.90)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $81,000 ($234.10)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($5.78)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($2.89)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $135,000 ($390.17)
    Fines and Forfeits: $49,000 ($141.62)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($8.67)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $94,000 ($271.68)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($11.56)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License - Other: $20,000 ($57.80)
    Public Utilities Sales: $14,000 ($40.46)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $298,000 ($861.27)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $278,000 ($803.47)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($57.80)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $31,000 ($89.60)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($130.06)

Strongest AM radio stations in Epps:

  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Epps:

  • KGGM (93.5 FM; DELHI, LA; Owner: K.T. ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNOE-FM (101.9 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KWCL-FM (96.7 FM; OAK GROVE, LA; Owner: KWCL-FM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMYY (92.3 FM; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KXUL (91.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KLPL-FM (92.7 FM; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Epps:

  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO LICENSE LLC)
  • K26EV (Channel 26; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: DON RAYBURN, JR.)
  • K24EO (Channel 24; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: DON RAYBURN, JR.)
  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)

Epps fatal accident list:

Jan 11, 2001 10:26 AM, Sr-17, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 11, 1998 01:29 AM, Sr-134, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 37.3mTotal length
  • $393,000Total costs
  • 8,848Total average daily traffic
  • 1,273Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,372Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Epps, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Epps, LA
Most common first names in Epps, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2275.4 years
Mary1678.1 years
Willie1278.9 years
John1173.3 years
William1165.9 years
Thomas873.5 years
George869.0 years
Henry771.8 years
Annie783.6 years
Robert781.0 years
Most common last names in Epps, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mcpherson1377.8 years
Smith869.8 years
Morris776.8 years
Guice772.7 years
Williams776.4 years
Corley782.4 years
Jones772.6 years
Miller679.2 years
Brock675.8 years
Roberts673.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Epps, LA
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Epps, LA
  • 57.1%Electricity
  • 42.9%Utility gas


Epps compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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