Fort Jesup, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 509.
Males: 247  (48.6%)
Females: 262  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

28.2 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71469.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,060
Fort Jesup:

$39,060
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,299

Fort Jesup CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $118,473
Fort Jesup:

$118,473
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $161,163; detached houses: $303,503; mobile homes: $70,785
March 2022 cost of living index in Fort Jesup: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.0%
(16.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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Ancestries: English (31.2%), American (10.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 368 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Shreveport, LA (63.0 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (173.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Many, LA (2.3 miles ),
Robeline, LA (2.8 miles),
Fisher, LA (3.0 miles ),
Florien, LA (3.5 miles ),
Provencal, LA (3.5 miles ),
Zwolle, LA (3.8 miles ),
Pleasant Hill, LA (4.0 miles ),
Noble, LA (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 31.61 N, Longitude: 93.40 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

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

4.3%
Louisiana:

3.8%

Tornado activity:

Fort Jesup-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/16/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.0 miles away from the Fort Jesup place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/19/1983, a category F3 tornado 4.0 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fort Jesup-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 262% 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 60.8 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 333.2 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 63.7 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 70.4 miles away from Fort Jesup center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 55.2 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 389.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sabine Parish (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 8, Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Freezes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Fort Jesup:

  • MANY HEALTHCARE SOUTH (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MANY, LA)
  • HOSPICE OF SOUTHWEST LA-MANY (Hospital, about 6 miles away; MANY, LA)
  • SABINE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; MANY, LA)
  • VIRGINIA GODFREY COMMUNITY HOM (Hospital, about 6 miles away; MANY, LA)
  • FMCNA - MANY (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; MANY, LA)
  • EDWIN R LITES COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 6 miles away; MANY, LA)
  • SABINE RETIREMENT AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MANY, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fort Jesup:

  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 21 miles; Natchitoches, LA; Full-time enrollment: 7,700)
  • Louisiana State University-Shreveport (about 60 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Bossier Parish Community College (about 66 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)
  • Southern University at Shreveport (about 70 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 2,277)
  • Stephen F Austin State University (about 70 miles; Nacogdoches, TX; FT enrollment: 11,542)
  • Grambling State University (about 75 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 78 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)

Public elementary/middle school in Fort Jesup:

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Notable location: Sabine Fire District 1 Wards 3 and 4 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Lake: Miller Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Sabine 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:

2.8 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

80.9%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Fort Jesup:

Marital status in Fort Jesup, LA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 71.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 24.6%

For population 25 years and over in Fort Jesup:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 24.8%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fort Jesup, LA (based on Sabine Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,03484
Catholic4,9744
Black Protestant8034
Mainline Protestant6447
Other3622
None4,416-
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: 6
This county:

2.54 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

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

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Sabine Parish:

5.50 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Sabine Parish:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

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

12.8%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.8%
Louisiana:

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

18.1%
State:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Fort Jesup:

  • KWLA (1400 AM; 1 kW; MANY, LA; Owner: WLV-TV INCORPORATED)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLAD (800 AM; 1 kW; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: THE BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KNOC (1450 AM; 1 kW; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: NORTH FACE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KOKA (980 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fort Jesup:

  • KWLV (107.1 FM; MANY, LA; Owner: WLV-TV, INC.)
  • KAVK (89.3 FM; MANY, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K220FQ (91.9 FM; MANY, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KSBH (94.9 FM; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: KSBH, L.L.C.)
  • KDBH-FM (97.3 FM; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: BALDRIDGE-DUMAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K217EC (91.3 FM; MANY, LA; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fort Jesup:

  • KAIN-LP (Channel 55; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: MARY GILL LEE)
  • KNTS-LP (Channel 17; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: RICHARD GILL)
  • KNYS-LP (Channel 27; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: MARY GILL LEE)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)

Fort Jesup fatal accident list:

Jan 12, 2021 03:40 PM, Sr-6, Lat: 31.622047, Lon: -93.388339, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jun 7, 2018 06:50 AM, Sr-6, Lat: 31.606650, Lon: -93.424783, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 5, 2008 09:20 PM, Sr-6, Snider Rd, Lat: 31.612260, Lon: -93.409920, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.8mTotal length
  • 7,470Total average daily traffic
  • 1,001Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,693Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 4.5 Miles Northeast Of (Lat: 31.657389 Lon: -93.326278), Structure height: 95.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN478
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 04/05/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon, 1300 I Street, Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • David Carter, 4.5 Miles Ne (Lat: 31.657500 Lon: -93.326389), Type: 95.4, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Centennial Communications, Fort -Wayne, Phone: (219) 760-4126

  • Edward G Roach, 4.5 Miles Ne (Lat: 31.657500 Lon: -93.326389), Type: 95.4, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Sba Structures, Inc., Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 4.5 Miles Ne (Lat: 31.657500 Lon: -93.326389), Type: 95.4, Structure height: 22069 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Sba Structures, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • 4.5 Miles Ne (Lat: 31.657500 Lon: -93.326389), Type: 95.4, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Centennial Communications, Fort -Wayne, Phone: (219) 760-4126


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fort Jesup, LA
  • 83.9%Electricity
  • 10.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fort Jesup, LA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Fort Jesup compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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