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Lake Providence, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 3,296 (95% urban, 5% rural).
Population change since 2000: -35.4%
Males: 1,391  (42.2%)
Females: 1,905  (57.8%)
Median resident age:

28.6 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71254, 71286.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $24,535 (it was $16,896 in 2000)
Lake Providence:

$24,535
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,408 (it was $8,447 in 2000)

Lake Providence town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $61,083 (it was $35,700 in 2000)
Lake Providence:

$61,083
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,735; detached houses: $133,254; mobile homes: $37,851

Median gross rent in 2022: $642.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Providence: 75.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 49.3%
(22.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 56.2% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Lake Providence, LA (2022)
    • 2,76879.0%Black alone
    • 65418.7%White alone
    • 421.2%Two or more races

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According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 37 registered sex offenders living in Lake Providence, Louisiana as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake Providence is 103 to 1.


Crime rates in Lake Providence by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		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)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(24.1)		0
(0.0)		1
(24.8)		0
(0.0)		4
(105.0)		3
(78.6)		1
(26.4)		1
(27.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		5
(120.5)		2
(50.1)		2
(49.7)		3
(76.2)		7
(183.7)		2
(52.4)		4
(105.7)		5
(136.4)		2
(54.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(29.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		43
(1,036)		35
(877.0)		26
(645.5)		28
(711.2)		18
(472.4)		30
(786.4)		36
(951.6)		45
(1,227)		34
(932.0)		24
(675.9)		23
(657.9)		21
(622.2)		15
(456.9)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		24
(578.2)		19
(476.1)		20
(496.5)		25
(635.0)		10
(262.5)		12
(314.5)		12
(317.2)		11
(300.1)		6
(164.5)		7
(197.1)		6
(171.6)		2
(59.3)		1
(30.5)		2
(54.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		17
(409.5)		8
(200.5)		29
(720.0)		32
(812.8)		19
(498.7)		20
(524.2)		27
(713.7)		15
(409.2)		3
(82.2)		2
(56.3)		9
(257.4)		2
(59.3)		3
(91.4)		0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(24.8)		0
(0.0)		3
(78.7)		0
(0.0)		2
(52.9)		1
(27.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(24.1)		2
(50.1)		1
(24.8)		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)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index319.4231.8229.4242.1278.2278.9298.2347.8217.7151.2153.9139.997.23.8

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 Providence, LA

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 11 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.72
Louisiana average:

3.51
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Ancestries: English (4.9%), American (3.3%), German (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 106 feet

Land area: 3.60 square miles.

Population density: 916 people per square mile   (low).

Lake Providence, Louisiana map

63 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.2%
Louisiana:

2.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,100 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $207 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (57.1 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (152.7 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (325.6 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Mayersville, MS (3.2 miles ),
Oak Grove, LA (3.6 miles ),
Forest, LA (3.7 miles ),
Cary, MS (3.8 miles ),
Kilbourne, LA (3.9 miles ),
Pioneer, LA (3.9 miles),
Rolling Fork, MS (4.3 miles ),
Eudora, AR (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 32.81 N, Longitude: 91.18 W

Area code: 318

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $360,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $360,000
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $101,300
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $22,500
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $163,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Lake Providence, LA residents
Average permit cost in Lake Providence, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

8.5%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Historical population in Lake Providence, LA
Historical housing units in Lake Providence, LA
Most common industries in Lake Providence, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.1%)
  • Public administration (14.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.9%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (22.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.1%)
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (3.9%)
  • Utilities (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (25.5%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Lake Providence, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (12.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)

Average climate in Lake Providence, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lake Providence-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 122% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.8 miles away from the Lake Providence town center killed 58 people and injured 795 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 33.9 miles away from the town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Providence-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 274% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 201.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 173.9 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 175.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 196.0 miles away from Lake Providence center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 183.2 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 371.0 miles away from Lake Providence center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in East Carroll Parish (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 4, Freeze: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lake Providence topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Lake Providence:

  • EAST CARROLL COMMUNITY HOME (2280 LANES FERRY RD)
  • EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL (Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, 336 NORTH HOOD STREET)
  • REGENT HOSPITAL EAST CARROLL INC (226 N HOOD ST)
  • LAKE PROVIDENCE SUBACUTE REHAB (5976 HWY 65 NORTH)
  • SHADY LAKE NURSING HOME (5976 HIGHWAY 65 NORTH)

Airports located in Lake Providence:

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

  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 55 miles; Monroe, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,168)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 56 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)
  • Hinds Community College (about 59 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 60 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Mississippi College (about 60 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
  • Alcorn State University (about 65 miles; Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 66 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)

Public high school in Lake Providence:

  • GENERAL TRASS HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 700 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE, Grades: 9-12)

Private high school in Lake Providence:

  • BRIARFIELD ACADEMY (Students: 196, Location: 301 RIDDLE LN, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Lake Providence:

  • SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 355, Location: 1307 GOULD STREET, Grades: PK-5)
  • GRIFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY (Location: 1205 GOULD STREET, Grades: 6-8)
See full list of schools located in Lake Providence

Library in Lake Providence:

  • EAST CARROLL PARISH (Operating income: $299,393; Location: 109 SPARROW STREET; 32,889 books; 1,301 audio materials; 1,642 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 60 state licensed databases; 49 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lake Providence Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Cottonwood Chute (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Lake Providence include: Lake Providence Residential Street Historic District (1), Lake Providence Historic District (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Cotton Museum (7162 Highway 65 North), Byerley House Visitor Center (600 Lake Street), Chamber of Commerce (600 Lake Street), Cultural Tourism (Tours & Charters; 74 Davis Street).

Hotels: Economy Inn (Highway 65), Lakeview Inn & Suites (7232 Highway 65 North).

Birthplace of: Baby Boy Warren - Blues singer and guitarist, Captan Jack Wyly - Politician, Freddie Spruell - Delta blues guitarist and singer, Joe Profit - Football player, Vail M. Delony - Politician, Betty Jefferson - Politician, Brenda Jefferson Foster - Politician, Leonard Griffin (American football) - Football player.

East 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 Lake Providence and their reported violations in the past:

LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM (Address: 201 SPARROW ST , Population served: 5,850, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: TTHM
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-01-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-25-2014)
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.4%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
259 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Lake Providence (2011 data):

  • Delta Bank: Lake Providence Branch at 406 Lake Street, branch established on 2002/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $222.0 mil, Deposits: $190.6 mil, headquarters in Vidalia, LA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Central Louisiana Capital Corporation
  • Capital One, National Association: Lake Providence Branch at 216 Lake Street, branch established on 1902/04/06. 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

For population 15 years and over in Lake Providence:

Marital status in Lake Providence, LA
  • Never married: 48.5%
  • Now married: 36.5%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Providence:

  • High school or higher: 76.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 15.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
Louisiana average:

11.9

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Providence, LA (based on East Carroll Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,73014
Black Protestant1,7818
Mainline Protestant3464
Catholic1541
None2,748-
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: 3
Here:

3.63 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

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

2.42 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

4.84 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
This county:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

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

12.8%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.0%
Louisiana:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.4%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lake Providence:

42.9%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Lake Providence:

30.6
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.4%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.2%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lake Providence:

6.6
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Lake Providence:

35.9%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
This city:

51.8%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

84.4%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lake Providence, 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
Judicial and Legal 32$142,197$53,32411$10,797
Police Protection - Officers 7$15,894$27,2472$191
Housing and Community Development (Local) 6$26,240$52,4800$0
Police - Other 6$9,444$18,8880$0
Streets and Highways 4$8,578$25,7341$1,461
Water Supply 3$13,782$55,1280$0
Firefighters 3$6,891$27,5641$934
Sewerage 2$4,373$26,2380$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,218
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$715
Totals for Government 63$227,399$43,31417$15,316

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

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $239,000 ($72.51)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $533,000 ($161.71)
    Sewerage: $411,000 ($124.70)
    Police Protection: $382,000 ($115.90)
    Financial Administration: $372,000 ($112.86)
    Central Staff Services: $141,000 ($42.78)
    Local Fire Protection: $132,000 ($40.05)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Housing and Community Development: $22,000 ($6.67)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $586,000 ($177.79)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $333,000 ($101.03)
    Solid Waste Management: $233,000 ($70.69)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $628,000 ($190.53)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $227,000 ($68.87)
    General Revenue - Other: $223,000 ($67.66)
    Interest Earnings: $29,000 ($8.80)
    Rents: $16,000 ($4.85)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $597,000 ($181.13)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $443,000 ($134.41)
    Property: $231,000 ($70.08)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $123,000 ($37.32)
    Other License: $2,000 ($0.61)

Businesses in Lake Providence, LA

  • FedEx: 1
  • H&R Block: 1
  • SONIC Drive-In: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Providence:

  • KLPL (1050 AM; 0 kW; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Providence:

  • KLPL-FM (92.7 FM; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWCL-FM (96.7 FM; OAK GROVE, LA; Owner: KWCL-FM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZYQ (103.5 FM; LAKE VILLAGE, AR; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Providence:

  • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
Lake Providence fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Lake Providence fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.1mTotal length
  • $279,000Total costs
  • 5,750Total average daily traffic
  • 916Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,390Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Lake Providence)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Lake Providence, LA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB4JT, Grant Date: 07/13/1994, Expiration Date: 07/13/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2006, Registrant: Fred W Parker, Rt 2 Box 446, Lake Providence, LA 71254

  • Call Sign: KB5KQC, Grant Date: 05/10/1999, Expiration Date: 05/10/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2011, Registrant: Freddie L Nichols, Rt 3 Box 107, Lake Providence, LA 71254

  • Call Sign: KJ5DOS, Licensee ID: L02730241, Grant Date: 12/12/2023, Expiration Date: 12/12/2033, Certifier: Timothy R Hamilton, Registrant: Timothy R Hamilton, Lake Providence, LA 71254



FAA Registered Aircraft:

24 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Lake Providence)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 25 took place in 2015, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Lake Providence, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (64.0%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (16.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Lake Providence, LA
    • 8064.0%Structure Fires
    • 2116.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1814.4%Outside Fires
    • 64.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lake Providence, LA
Most common first names in Lake Providence, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary9577.9 years
James8974.2 years
Willie8773.0 years
John7074.8 years
William6874.8 years
Annie4275.6 years
Henry3771.0 years
George3778.0 years
Joe3671.2 years
Robert3673.7 years
Most common last names in Lake Providence, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams7676.3 years
Johnson7177.6 years
Jones6371.5 years
Brown5674.1 years
Jackson5174.6 years
Smith3875.3 years
Wilson3775.4 years
Davis3576.2 years
Allen3376.9 years
Lee3175.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Providence, LA
  • 72.7%Utility gas
  • 23.8%Electricity
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Providence, LA
  • 65.3%Electricity
  • 34.7%Utility gas


Lake Providence compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 11 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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