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Gillis, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 657.
Males: 285  (43.5%)
Females: 372  (56.5%)
Median resident age:

52.7 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 70611.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,197
Gillis:

$62,197
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,668

Gillis CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $217,300
Gillis:

$217,300
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $113,705; detached houses: $250,449; mobile homes: $56,620
March 2022 cost of living index in Gillis: 83.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Gillis, LA (2022)
    • 67882.2%White alone
    • 9311.3%Black alone
    • 404.8%Hispanic

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

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Ancestries: Irish (22.7%), French Canadian (18.5%), Cajun (14.4%), American (8.9%), French (6.8%), English (6.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 26 feet

40 residents are foreign born (4.6% Latin America).

This place:

4.8%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lake Charles, LA (11.0 miles , pop. 71,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (123.0 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (137.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Moss Bluff, LA (2.1 miles ),
Westlake, LA (3.1 miles ),
Lake Charles, LA (3.3 miles ),
Reeves, LA (3.7 miles ),
Sulphur, LA (3.7 miles ),
Prien, LA (3.8 miles ),
Iowa, LA (3.8 miles ),
DeQuincy, LA (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 30.37 N, Longitude: 93.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 337

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

3.5%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 81.5. This is about average.

City:

81.5
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.27. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.27
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.455. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.455
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 28.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 24.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Gillis-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 57% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/12/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.7 miles away from the Gillis place center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/17/1973, a category F3 tornado 8.7 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gillis-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 37% smaller 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 127.7 miles away from Gillis center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 128.7 miles away from Gillis center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 135.2 miles away from Gillis center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 120.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/10/2012 at 15:15:38, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 4.3 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 133.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 311.3 miles away from Gillis center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Calcasieu Parish (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 11, Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tropical Storms: 2, Fire: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Gillis:

  • HIGH HOPE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SULPHUR, LA)
  • ROSTEET COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; LAKE CHARLES, LA)
  • MARTIN DE PORRES NH INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAKE CHARLES, LA)
  • ST MARTIN DE PORRES MULTI-CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAKE CHARLES, LA)
  • TENTH STREET COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; LAKE CHARLES, LA)
  • DUBUIS H CONTINUING CARE LAKE CHARLES (Hospital, about 12 miles away; LAKE CHARLES, LA)
  • DUBUIS HOSPITAL OF LAKE CHARLES (Hospital, about 12 miles away; LAKE CHARLES, LA)

Amtrak station near Gillis:

  • 10 miles: LAKE CHARLES (433 RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gillis:

  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 12 miles; Lake Charles, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,160)
  • McNeese State University (about 14 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 7,444)
  • Lamar University (about 57 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 13,658)
  • Lamar Institute of Technology (about 58 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 70 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 70 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 72 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 14,493)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Calcasieu Parish Ward 1 Fire Protection District 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Gillis: First Baptist Church of Gillis (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Calcasieu 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:

2.7 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.4%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

13.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Gillis:

Marital status in Gillis, LA
  • Never married: 37.5%
  • Now married: 44.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 18.3%

For population 25 years and over in Gillis:

  • High school or higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

23.7
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gillis, LA (based on Calcasieu Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic64,05020
Evangelical Protestant51,570155
Mainline Protestant9,56326
Black Protestant8,82326
Other1,52711
Orthodox331
None57,202-
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: 39
Here:

2.11 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Calcasieu Parish:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 33
Here:

1.79 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 89
Here:

4.82 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 78
Calcasieu Parish:

4.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.7%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Calcasieu Parish:

31.7%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.0%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Gillis:

  • KLCL (1470 AM; 5 kW; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXZZ (1580 AM; 1 kW; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KAOK (1400 AM; 1 kW; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCAST SERVICES,LLC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLVI (560 AM; 5 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KEZM (1310 AM; 0 kW; SULPHUR, LA)
  • KDEI (1250 AM; 5 kW; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gillis:

  • KBXG (99.5 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYKZ (96.1 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBIU (103.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKGB (101.3 FM; SULPHUR, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHLA (92.9 FM; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQLK (97.9 FM; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC)
  • KRWP (97.5 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KVEE (107.5 FM; LAKE ARTHUR, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYLC (90.3 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KIOC (106.1 FM; ORANGE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOJO (91.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KKMY (104.5 FM; ORANGE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAJN-FM (102.9 FM; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KBAN (91.1 FM; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KZWA (104.9 FM; MOSS BLUFF, LA; Owner: B & C BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • K215AO (90.9 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LAMAR UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Gillis:

  • KPLC (Channel 7; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KLTL-TV (Channel 18; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K51EC (Channel 51; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • KFAM-LP (Channel 58; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVHP (Channel 29; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KITU (Channel 34; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION INC)

Gillis fatal accident list:

Oct 15, 2016 04:50 AM, Us-171, Topsy Rd, Lat: 30.373369, Lon: -93.200450, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 10, 2006 07:45 PM, Us-171, Topsy Road, Lat: 30.374170, Lon: -93.200600, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.2mTotal length
  • 78,681Total average daily traffic
  • 12,300Total average daily truck traffic
  • 39,398Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Gillis)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • E Side Us Hwy 171 2 1/4 Mi Nw (Lat: 30.399083 Lon: -93.226556), Call Sign: KDQ544,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.7600 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2022, Expiration Date: 10/01/2032, Cancellation Date: 03/20/2024, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • Co Compressor Sta 45 On Hwy 171 3 Mi N (Lat: 30.433250 Lon: -93.230444), Call Sign: KKO447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.7400 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/2023, Expiration Date: 12/02/2033, Certifier: Michael A Vicknair, Registrant: Williams - Engineering & Integration, 295 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Phone: (801) 584-6068, Fax: (713) 215-2266, Email:

  • On Parish Rd 6.8 Mi Ne Of (Lat: 30.457972 Lon: -93.144611), Call Sign: KKU832,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.8200 MHz, 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:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • STATION, Comp Sta 45 Hwy 171 N (Lat: 30.433250 Lon: -93.230417), Overall height: 86.9 m, Call Sign: WNES233,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.262 MHz, 928.262 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2020, Expiration Date: 08/08/2030, Certifier: Michael A Vicknair, Registrant: Williams - Engineering & Integration, 295 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Phone: (801) 584-6068, Fax: (713) 215-2266, Email:

  • Gillis, On Parish Rd 6.8 Mi Ne Of (Lat: 30.457972 Lon: -93.144611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 93.6 m, Call Sign: WNTQ319,
    Assigned Frequencies: 959.868 MHz, 928.868 MHz, Grant Date: 12/05/2017, Expiration Date: 01/20/2028, Certifier: D J Bolton, Registrant: Fcc-Faa Licensing, LLC, 8932 Suite D Milford Haven Court, Lorton, VA 22199, Phone: (703) 615-6615, Email:

  • GILLIS LA, Pr 152 6.7 Mi Ne Of (Lat: 30.457972 Lon: -93.144583), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WPOP869,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 11/27/2018, Expiration Date: 09/04/2028, Certifier: Jay Ellard, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • GILLIS, Hwy 171 4.3 Mi Nnw (Lat: 30.433250 Lon: -93.230472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 109.7 m, Overall height: 110.6 m, Call Sign: KFA80,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz... (+6 more), 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:

  • STATION, Co Compressor Station 45 Hwy 171 N (Lat: 30.433250 Lon: -93.230417), Overall height: 86.9 m, Call Sign: KKW74,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2147.60 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2000, Expiration Date: 10/24/2010, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2007, Certifier: Michael A Vicknair, Registrant: Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corp., Houston, TX 77251, Phone: (713) 215-2745, Fax: (713) 215-2266, Email:

  • GILLIS, On Parish Rd 6.8 Mi Ne (Lat: 30.457972 Lon: -93.144583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 93 m, Overall height: 93.6 m, Call Sign: WED367,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6625.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2021, Expiration Date: 03/03/2032, Certifier: D J Bolton, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gillis, LA
  • 87.5%Electricity
  • 12.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gillis, LA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Gillis compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Gillis on our top lists:

  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Argentina (population 500+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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