Lake Arthur, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 2,594 (96% urban, 4% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.7%
 
Males: 1,293  (49.9%)
Females: 1,301  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

36.6 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 70549.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,788 (it was $24,898 in 2000)
Lake Arthur:

$41,788
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,720 (it was $12,663 in 2000)

Lake Arthur town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $73,848 (it was $43,800 in 2000)
Lake Arthur:

$73,848
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $189,633; detached houses: $251,313; mobile homes: $35,830

Median gross rent in 2022: $698.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Arthur: 76.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.5%
(23.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.0% for Black residents, 2.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Lake Arthur, LA (2022)
    • 2,20285.1%White alone
    • 1796.9%Black alone
    • 1756.8%Hispanic
    • 50.2%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Lake Arthur, Louisiana as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake Arthur is 230 to 1.


Crime rates in Lake Arthur by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
1
(34.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(72.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(36.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(34.9)
1
(36.5)
2
(72.4)
1
(36.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(73.6)
1
(36.4)
1
(36.5)
0
(0.0)
3
(108.8)
2
(72.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(36.2)
1
(36.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(36.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(104.7)
3
(109.6)
5
(181.0)
2
(72.4)
2
(73.3)
4
(147.1)
1
(36.4)
2
(72.9)
1
(36.4)
8
(290.2)
5
(180.0)
9
(327.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
27
(942.1)
18
(657.4)
15
(542.9)
8
(289.6)
7
(256.6)
8
(294.2)
8
(291.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
12
(435.3)
7
(252.0)
13
(472.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
67
(2,338)
76
(2,776)
42
(1,520)
16
(579.3)
6
(219.9)
1
(36.8)
10
(364.0)
3
(109.4)
1
(36.4)
65
(2,358)
35
(1,260)
44
(1,601)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(36.5)
1
(36.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(110.0)
2
(73.6)
1
(36.4)
1
(36.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(36.3)
4
(144.0)
3
(109.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(36.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index278.1211.1351.497.8123.5116.274.362.08.7272.8173.1171.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Lake Arthur, LA

Crime rate in Lake Arthur detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 9 (9 officers - 5 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.27
Louisiana average:

3.56
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Ancestries: French (27.9%), American (13.0%), French Canadian (12.8%), Cajun (5.2%), English (4.2%), Italian (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 14 feet

Land area: 1.85 square miles.

Population density: 1,398 people per square mile   (low).

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4 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.1%
Louisiana:

2.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $538 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $207 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lake Charles, LA (33.1 miles , pop. 71,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (95.4 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (163.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Mermentau, LA (3.0 miles ),
Jennings, LA (3.1 miles ),
Gueydan, LA (3.3 miles ),
Morse, LA (3.3 miles ),
Roanoke, LA (3.4 miles ),
Welsh, LA (3.7 miles ),
Estherwood, LA (3.8 miles ),
Hayes, LA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 30.08 N, Longitude: 92.68 W

Area code: 337

Distribution of median household income in Lake Arthur, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lake Arthur, LA in 2022
Lake Arthur satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $159,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $117,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $63,400
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $117,400
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $109,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $103,100
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $95,700
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $87,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Lake Arthur, LA residents
Average permit cost in Lake Arthur, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Historical population in Lake Arthur, LA
Historical housing units in Lake Arthur, LA
Most common industries in Lake Arthur, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (17.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.8%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (30.2%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.6%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (15.6%)
  • Educational services (14.6%)
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Lake Arthur, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (3.8%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.5%)
  • Extraction workers (6.5%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (6.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.3%)
  • Construction laborers (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (8.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)

Average climate in Lake Arthur, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lake Arthur-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 45% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/29/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.2 miles away from the Lake Arthur town center killed 2 people and injured 52 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/4/1952, a category F3 tornado 13.0 miles away from the town center injured 10 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Arthur-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 43% 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 162.2 miles away from Lake Arthur center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 163.5 miles away from Lake Arthur center
On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 454.0 miles away from Lake Arthur center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 170.2 miles away from Lake Arthur center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 155.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 329.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jefferson Davis Parish (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tropical Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Freeze: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lake Arthur topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Arthur:

  • PLAQUEMINE STREET COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; JENNINGS, LA)
  • LOUISIANA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF JENNINGS (Hospital, about 10 miles away; JENNINGS, LA)
  • SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; JENNINGS, LA)
  • CHURCH STREET COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; JENNINGS, LA)
  • WESTEND HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; JENNINGS, LA)
  • DCI - JENNINGS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; JENNINGS, LA)
  • JEFF DAVIS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; JENNINGS, LA)

Airports located in Lake Arthur:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Arthur:

  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 31 miles; Lake Charles, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,160)
  • McNeese State University (about 33 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 7,444)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 39 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 39 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 41 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 14,493)
  • Lamar University (about 84 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 13,658)
  • Lamar Institute of Technology (about 84 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 2,023)

Public high school in Lake Arthur:

Public elementary/middle school in Lake Arthur:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lake Arthur: Talens Marine and Fuel Lake Arthur Dock (A), Jefferson Davis Parish Library Lake Arthur Branch (B), Lake Arthur Police Station (C), Lake Arthur Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lake Arthur include: First United Methodist Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), Antioch Baptist Church (C), Our Lady of the Lake Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (Recreation Areas; 209 Nature Road), United States Government - Fish & Wildlife Service (Recreation Areas; 209 Nature Road).

Jefferson Davis 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 Lake Arthur and their reported violations in the past:

JEFF DAVIS WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION 1 (Population served: 8,340, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-02-2009), St Public Notif received (DEC-02-2009), St Public Notif requested (DEC-10-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-10-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-01-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-01-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-11-2012), St Compliance achieved (SEP-22-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-01-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-01-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-11-2012), St Compliance achieved (SEP-22-2014)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-01-2005), St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-25-2014)
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.1%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Banks with branches in Lake Arthur (2011 data):

  • The Bank: Lake Arthur Branch at 800 North Highway 26, branch established on 2011/10/11. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $155.7 mil, Deposits: $136.2 mil, headquarters in Jennings, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Bancshares, Inc., The
  • Capital One, National Association: Lake Arthur Branch at 113 Arthur Avenue, branch established on 1945/10/01. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • Jeff Davis Bank & Trust Company: Lake Arthur Branch at 338 Arthur Avenue, branch established on 1967/07/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $547.5 mil, Deposits: $475.6 mil, headquarters in Jennings, LA, positive income, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Jeff Davis Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Lake Arthur:

Marital status in Lake Arthur, LA
  • Never married: 37.4%
  • Now married: 43.2%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Arthur:

  • High school or higher: 72.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.3
Louisiana average:

11.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Lake Arthur
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Lake Arthur, LA (based on Jefferson Davis Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic16,10011
Evangelical Protestant6,07823
Mainline Protestant1,38411
Black Protestant4413
Other2302
None7,361-
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: 10
Here:

3.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Jefferson Davis Parish:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Jefferson Davis Parish:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Jefferson Davis Parish:

5.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

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

11.4%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

32.0%
Louisiana:

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

11.1%
State:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lake Arthur:

49.3%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.9%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Lake Arthur:

29.4
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.7%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lake Arthur:

12.2%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.9%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
This city:

56.0%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Lake Arthur:

77.8%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lake Arthur, 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 11$32,557$35,5172$2,777
Other Government Administration 7$7,393$12,6740$0
Streets and Highways 3$8,056$32,2240$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 3$10,627$42,5080$0
Financial Administration 2$5,571$33,4260$0
Solid Waste Management 2$4,885$29,3100$0
Water Supply 1$2,879$34,5480$0
Sewerage 1$3,804$45,6480$0
Fire - Other 1$298$3,5760$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$3,871
Firefighters 0$0 1$248
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$2,190
Totals for Government 31$76,069$29,4467$9,085

Lake Arthur government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $102,000 ($39.32)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $657,000 ($253.28)
    Regular Highways: $380,000 ($146.49)
    Solid Waste Management: $300,000 ($115.65)
    Sewerage: $234,000 ($90.21)
    Water Utilities: $192,000 ($74.02)
    Parks and Recreation: $181,000 ($69.78)
    Financial Administration: $165,000 ($63.61)
    Local Fire Protection: $49,000 ($18.89)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $21,000 ($8.10)

Lake Arthur government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $251,000 ($96.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $236,000 ($90.98)
    Housing and Community Development: $139,000 ($53.59)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $238,000 ($91.75)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $16,000 ($6.17)
    Rents: $7,000 ($2.70)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($1.93)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $262,000 ($101.00)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $320,000 ($123.36)
    Property: $80,000 ($30.84)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $39,000 ($15.03)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $6,000 ($2.31)

Businesses in Lake Arthur, LA

  • SONIC Drive-In: 1
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Arthur:

  • KJEF (1290 AM; 1 kW; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVOL (1330 AM; 5 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLCL (1470 AM; 5 kW; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • KLVI (560 AM; 5 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSIG (1450 AM; 1 kW; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: ACADIA BROADCAST PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Arthur:

  • KAJN-FM (102.9 FM; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • K201FO (88.1 FM; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KQIS (102.1 FM; BASILE, LA; Owner: THIRD PARTNER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBXG (99.5 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVS (88.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE)
  • KHLA (92.9 FM; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSMB (94.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVEE (107.5 FM; LAKE ARTHUR, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOJO (91.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KYKZ (96.1 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBIU (103.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRKA (107.9 FM; ERATH, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KFXZ (106.3 FM; MAURICE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBEB-FM (106.7 FM; RAYNE, LA; Owner: BROADCAST PARTNERS, INC.)
  • K217DZ (91.3 FM; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Arthur:

  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • K45DI (Channel 45; MERMENTAU, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KPLC (Channel 7; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KJEF-CA (Channel 13; JENNINGS, ETC., LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTL-TV (Channel 18; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
  • K69HD (Channel 69; CHURCH POINT, LA; Owner: GULF MANAGEMENT II, L.L.C.)
  • KAGN-LP (Channel 65; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
Lake Arthur fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Lake Arthur fatal accident list:

Oct 24, 2009 00:27 AM, Sr-380, Lat: 30.091181, Lon: -92.679781, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 22, 2002 11:53 PM, Sr-14, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 17, 1982 01:30 AM, La14, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.9mTotal length
  • $729,000Total costs
  • 12,618Total average daily traffic
  • 1,505Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,906Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lake Arthur, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 61960-1969
  • 71970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lake Arthur, LA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Lake Arthur)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Hwy 3056 3.5 Mi S Hwy 14 (Lat: 30.051611 Lon: -92.801250), Call Sign: WNGF345,
    Assigned Frequencies: 809.862 MHz, Grant Date: 05/28/2021, Expiration Date: 06/25/2031, Certifier: Dennis Skruhak, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • Mobils Lakeside Field 18 Mi Sw (Lat: 29.997722 Lon: -92.807917), Call Sign: KFE333, Licensee ID: L00009124,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.605 MHz, Grant Date: 06/07/2001, Expiration Date: 09/04/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/11/2001, Registrant: Mobil Oil Telcom Ltd, Fannin Bldg Rm 1619, Houston, TX 77210-4276

  • Mobile Oil Company Docks (Lat: 30.079111 Lon: -92.673194), Call Sign: KKF859, Licensee ID: L00009124,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.605 MHz, Grant Date: 06/07/2001, Expiration Date: 09/04/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/11/2001, Registrant: Mobil Oil Telcom Ltd, Fannin Bldg Rm 1619, Houston, TX 77210-4276

  • 8 Mi Sw (Lat: 30.009111 Lon: -92.774583), Call Sign: KKX279,
    Assigned Frequencies: 49.2200 MHz, Grant Date: 06/26/2012, Expiration Date: 09/10/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/12/2021, Registrant: Anr Pipeline Company, 5250 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098, Phone: (248) 205-4520, Fax: (248) 205-4620, Email:

  • Nunez Landing (Lat: 29.995222 Lon: -92.791528), Call Sign: KNFY904,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.6000 MHz, Grant Date: 11/19/1996, Expiration Date: 11/19/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2001, Registrant: Keller And Hekcman LLP, 1001 G St Nw Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4130, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • 5.5 Mi Ssw (Lat: 30.009667 Lon: -92.730139), Structure height: 27 m, Call Sign: WNQU659,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.3000 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/2015, Expiration Date: 12/03/2025, Cancellation Date: 07/16/2020, Certifier: Christopher Kinney, Registrant: Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America LLC, 2 N. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Phone: (866) 775-5785, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB5YVO, Licensee ID: L00710192, Grant Date: 07/02/2003, Expiration Date: 07/02/2013, Cancellation Date: 07/03/2015, Registrant: Fred Brunt, Lake Arthur, LA 70549

  • Call Sign: KC5GDS, Licensee ID: L00584450, Grant Date: 11/13/1995, Expiration Date: 04/12/2004, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2003, Certifier: Bryan T Benoit, Registrant: Bryan T Benoit, 513 Nemento Street, Lake Arthur, LA 70549

  • Call Sign: WB5UHC, Licensee ID: L01126347, Grant Date: 03/08/2006, Expiration Date: 03/28/2016, Cancellation Date: 03/29/2018, Certifier: Michael J Stewart, Registrant: Michael J Stewart, 305 Commercial St, Lake Arthur, LA 70549

  • Call Sign: KB5FSG, Previous Call Sign: KE5FEY, Licensee ID: L01031176, Grant Date: 02/04/2016, Expiration Date: 02/04/2026, Certifier: Gerald J Miller, Registrant: Gerald J Miller, 6217 Morgan Shores Road, Lake Arthur, LA 70549

  • Call Sign: KE5GNS, Licensee ID: L01084950, Grant Date: 02/06/2016, Expiration Date: 02/06/2026, Certifier: Nancy H Miller, Registrant: Nancy H Miller, 6217 Morgan Shores Road, Lake Arthur, LA 70549

  • Call Sign: KG5NHN, Licensee ID: L02022901, Grant Date: 05/04/2016, Expiration Date: 05/04/2026, Certifier: Fabian E Miller, Registrant: Fabian E Miller, 6227 Morgan Shores Road, Lake Arthur, LA 70549


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 30477, N30477, N-30477, Serial Number: 17701279, Airworthiness Date: 11/01/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 06/23/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Evert S Cheha, 636 Nemento Ave, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 443RL, N443RL, N-443RL, Serial Number: 1223-96, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 12/15/2008
    Registrant (LLC): D & S Farms LLC, 2001 Fourth St, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-108 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5208Z, N5208Z, N-5208Z, Serial Number: 22-8878, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 08/16/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 08/29/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Clyde E Jr Newmiller, 6613 Morgan Shores Rd, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN G-164A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 98 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 939X, N939X, N-939X, Serial Number: 453, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 06/23/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 03/14/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Dale Hughes, 8292 Hwy 382, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2776W, N2776W, N-2776W, Serial Number: 1060, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 03/16/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 04/06/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Clyde E Newmiller, 6613 Morgan Shores Rd, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/02/2020

Most common first names in Lake Arthur, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph2571.5 years
Mary2477.0 years
Agnes1479.3 years
John1475.4 years
Marie1276.7 years
Edward1164.8 years
Louis1175.2 years
William1172.5 years
Louise1075.7 years
Clarence1074.5 years
Most common last names in Lake Arthur, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Broussard8376.7 years
Benoit4374.7 years
Trahan4172.9 years
Duhon3677.2 years
Conner2576.1 years
Guidry2476.0 years
Leblanc1772.6 years
Sonnier1772.3 years
Fontenot1669.2 years
Landry1676.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Arthur, LA
  • 63.6%Electricity
  • 36.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Arthur, LA
  • 49.8%Utility gas
  • 48.8%Electricity
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Lake Arthur compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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