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Mer Rouge, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 465 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -35.5%
 
Males: 207  (44.7%)
Females: 258  (55.3%)
Median resident age:

35.3 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71261.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-638,595,035 (it was $23,472 in 2000)
Mer Rouge:  $-638,595,035
LA:  $55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,263 (it was $12,759 in 2000)

Mer Rouge village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $129,655 (it was $43,000 in 2000)
Mer Rouge:

$129,655
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $151,304; detached houses: $178,230; mobile homes: $38,231

Median gross rent in 2022: $366.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mer Rouge: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 43.1%
(12.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 71.4% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Mer Rouge, LA (2022)
    • 40850.8%Black alone
    • 36545.5%White alone
    • 222.7%Two or more races
    • 10.1%Asian alone

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According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Mer Rouge, Louisiana as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mer Rouge is 93 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (7.9%), American (3.4%), European (3.0%), English (2.5%), German (2.2%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/28/1898

Elevation: 94 feet

Land area: 1.25 square miles.

Population density: 372 people per square mile   (very low).

Mer Rouge, Louisiana map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mer Rouge village:

0.5% ($199)
Louisiana:

0.3% ($199)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (25.4 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (117.1 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (290.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Bastrop, LA (2.7 miles ),
Collinston, LA (2.7 miles ),
Oak Ridge, LA (3.3 miles),
Bonita, LA (3.5 miles ),
Sterlington, LA (4.1 miles ),
Swartz, LA (4.3 miles ),
Start, LA (4.5 miles ),
Rayville, LA (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 32.78 N, Longitude: 91.79 W

Area code: 318

Distribution of median household income in Mer Rouge, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mer Rouge, LA in 2022
Mer Rouge satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $230,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $202,300
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $202,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $197,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $300,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Mer Rouge, LA residents
Average permit cost in Mer Rouge, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.2%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Mer Rouge, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (20.2%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.5%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.0%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (32.5%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.2%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Paper (5.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Mer Rouge, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (15.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.0%)
  • Top executives (7.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11.7%)
  • Cashiers (9.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Registered nurses (5.8%)

Average climate in Mer Rouge, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 56.9. This is better than average.

City:

56.9
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 0.894. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.894
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 10.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Mer Rouge-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/1/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.9 miles away from the Mer Rouge village center killed 2 people and injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 33.2 miles away from the village center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mer Rouge-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 298% 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 161.5 miles away from Mer Rouge 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 342.4 miles away from Mer Rouge center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 215.0 miles away from Mer Rouge center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 167.3 miles away from Mer Rouge center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 169.6 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 175.4 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 Morehouse Parish (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Freezes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mer Rouge topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Mer Rouge:

  • EAST MOREHOUSE GROUP HOME (505 N 22 ND STREET)
  • QUALITY HOME HEALTH, INC. (313 DAVENPORT AVENUE)
  • OAK WOODS HOME FOR THE ELDERLY (1400 DAVENPORT AVENUE)

Airports located in Mer Rouge:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mer Rouge:

  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 24 miles; Monroe, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,764)
  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 24 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 53 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 57 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
  • Grambling State University (about 57 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
  • Alcorn State University (about 73 miles; Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
  • Hinds Community College (about 88 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)

Public high school in Mer Rouge:

Public elementary/middle school in Mer Rouge:

  • MOREHOUSE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Location: 7661 MER ROUGE/COLLINSTON RD., Grades: 6-8)
See full list of schools located in Mer Rouge

Points of interest:

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

Morehouse 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 Mer Rouge and their reported violations in the past:

BAYOU BONNE IDEE WS (Population served: 1,701, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-11-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-04-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-09-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-09-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-06-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-20-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-04-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-04-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-30-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-04-2014)
  • Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt - In JUL-02-2010, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2014)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In APR-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2014)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In APR-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2014)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In APR-01-2008, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-20-2011), Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-04-2013)
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.8%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.7%
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: 0.9% of all households
75 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
7 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
113 people in nursing homes in 2000
6 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Mer Rouge (2011 data):

  • The Mer Rouge State Bank: at 102 Davenport Avenue, branch established on 1903/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $41.7 mil, Deposits: $36.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Mer Rouge:

Marital status in Mer Rouge, LA
  • Never married: 41.1%
  • Now married: 41.2%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 4.1%

For population 25 years and over in Mer Rouge:

  • High school or higher: 86.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 16.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Louisiana average:

11.9

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mer Rouge, LA (based on Morehouse Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,00546
Black Protestant2,38617
Mainline Protestant1,36514
Catholic3931
Other3312
None11,499-
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
Morehouse Parish:

2.09 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Morehouse Parish:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
This county:

5.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

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

12.5%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Morehouse Parish:

32.7%
Louisiana:

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

5.5%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Mer Rouge:

46.3%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.8%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Mer Rouge:

30.4
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Mer Rouge:

19.4%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Mer Rouge:

16.9%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.4%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
Mer Rouge:

50.4%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Mer Rouge:

82.7%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mer Rouge, 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 4$17,035$51,1050$0
Solid Waste Management 2$4,516$27,0960$0
Water Supply 1$5,550$66,6000$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,965$47,5805$1,822
Sewerage 1$2,953$35,4360$0
Totals for Government 9$34,019$45,3595$1,822

Mer Rouge government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $299,000 ($643.01)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $172,000 ($369.89)
    Central Staff Services: $129,000 ($277.42)
    Sewerage: $115,000 ($247.31)
    Water Utilities: $105,000 ($225.81)
    Financial Administration: $86,000 ($184.95)
    Solid Waste Management: $55,000 ($118.28)
    Correctional Institutions: $20,000 ($43.01)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($23.66)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $20,000 ($43.01)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $269,000 ($578.49)

Mer Rouge government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $78,000 ($167.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($19.35)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $24,000 ($51.61)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($12.90)
    Rents: $4,000 ($8.60)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $144,000 ($309.68)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $24,000 ($51.61)
    Other: $3,000 ($6.45)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $302,000 ($649.46)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $81,000 ($174.19)
    Property: $53,000 ($113.98)
    Public Utilities Sales: $25,000 ($53.76)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $2,000 ($4.30)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,056,000 ($2270.97)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mer Rouge:

  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mer Rouge:

  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KJMG (97.3 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: HOLLADAY BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA,)
  • KTRY-FM (94.3 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: JAMIE PATRICK BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KXUL (91.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KNOE-FM (101.9 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KRVV (100.1 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: HOLLADAY BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA, INC)
  • KAXV (91.9 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KLIP (105.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWCL-FM (96.7 FM; OAK GROVE, LA; Owner: KWCL-FM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Mer Rouge:

  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO 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)
  • K59GI (Channel 59; MONROE, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KMCT-TV (Channel 39; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN B/CASTING, INC.)
  • KWMS-LP (Channel 17; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: SONRISE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMNO-LP (Channel 22; MONROE, LA; Owner: GREAT OAKS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K26EV (Channel 26; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: DON RAYBURN, JR.)
  • K24EO (Channel 24; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: DON RAYBURN, JR.)

Mer Rouge fatal accident list:

Jun 28, 2017 12:08 AM, Us-165, Lat: 32.850419, Lon: -91.764281, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
May 10, 2012 12:03 AM, Boutz Ln, Lat: 32.780181, Lon: -91.789089, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Aug 22, 2009 08:23 PM, Boutz Lane, Lat: 32.779619, Lon: -91.786739, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 22, 2007 09:54 AM, Us-165, Lat: 32.780489, Lon: -91.806100, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 26, 2005 01:10 PM, Sr-2, Lat: 32.772790, Lon: -91.772690, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.3mTotal length
  • $789,000Total costs
  • 8,690Total average daily traffic
  • 1,225Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,214Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Morning Glory Rd (Lat: 32.774306 Lon: -91.848194), Type: Mast, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPRF869, Licensee ID: L01030404,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 06/18/2005, Expiration Date: 09/05/2015, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2015, Certifier: Dawson Blakard, Registrant: Mer Rouge Water, Mer Rouge, LA 71261, Phone: (318) 647-3622

  • Morning Glory Rd (Lat: 32.774306 Lon: -91.848139), Type: Mast, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WQWW869,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/2015, Expiration Date: 12/11/2025, Certifier: Dawson Blackard, Registrant: Shreveport Communications, 933 Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101, Phone: (318) 425-5977, Fax: (318) 227-8955, Email:

  • Lat: 32.781111 Lon: -91.787028, Call Sign: WRBU865,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.275 MHz, 468.275 MHz, Grant Date: 06/26/2018, Expiration Date: 06/26/2028, Certifier: Marley Oldham, Registrant: Shreveport Communications, 933 Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101, Phone: (318) 425-5977, Fax: (318) 227-8955, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Little Bayou, 9843 Handy Hill Road (Lat: 32.780361 Lon: -91.810333), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.5 m, Overall height: 107.6 m, Call Sign: WQRZ263,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2023, Expiration Date: 08/16/2033, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • NO00314A, Handy Hill Rd & Us 165 (Lat: 32.780361 Lon: -91.810333), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.5 m, Overall height: 107.6 m, Call Sign: WQXM782,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 04/18/2016, Expiration Date: 04/18/2026, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KE9SN, Grant Date: 09/29/1998, Expiration Date: 09/29/2008, Cancellation Date: 09/30/2010, Registrant: Elgee C Vallery Jr, 6333 Kovac Ln, Mer Rouge, LA 71261

  • Call Sign: KV5J, Previous Call Sign: K5ENS, Licensee ID: L00815613, Grant Date: 11/11/2014, Expiration Date: 11/11/2024, Certifier: Keith L Ennis, Registrant: Keith L Ennis, 7672 Bayou Drive, Mer Rouge, LA 71261

  • Call Sign: KI5DOE, Licensee ID: L02248603, Grant Date: 03/07/2019, Expiration Date: 03/07/2029, Certifier: John E Dean, Registrant: John E Dean, 12216 Kiwi Dr, Mer Rouge, LA 71261

  • Call Sign: KI5GLY, Licensee ID: L01908366, Grant Date: 09/19/2019, Expiration Date: 09/19/2029, Certifier: Jerry W Dukes, Registrant: Jerry W Dukes, 12588 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Mer Rouge, LA 71261


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 227JB, N227JB, N-227JB, Serial Number: 18-7709114, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 04/06/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 06/07/2012
    Registrant (Corporation): Morehouse Flying Service Inc, Po Box 259, Mer Rouge, LA 71261
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172H (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2401L, N2401L, N-2401L, Serial Number: 17255601, Airworthiness Date: 12/10/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 07/28/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Zachery B Laing, Po Box 12, Mer Rouge, LA 71261
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/27/2013
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 208B (Category: Land, Seats: 12, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-140 (867 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 505GC, N505GC, N-505GC, Serial Number: 208B5005, Year manufactured: 2013, Airworthiness Date: 03/18/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 01/16/2014
    Registrant (LLC): Wilmot Airplane Rentals LLC, Po Box 394, Mer Rouge, LA 71261
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 206H (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7266Y, N7266Y, N-7266Y, Serial Number: 20608059, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 09/30/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 07/10/2013
    Registrant (LLC): Morehouse Flying Service LLC, Po Box 259, Mer Rouge, LA 71261
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7742F, N7742F, N-7742F, Serial Number: 15063842, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 05/14/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 06/04/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Kenneth K Kovac, 6263 Oak Ridge Rd, Mer Rouge, LA 71261
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91150, N91150, N-91150, Serial Number: 18-8109076, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 06/11/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 05/20/2004
    Registrant (Corporation): Itsacinch Inc, Po Box 34, Mer Rouge, LA 71261

Most common first names in Mer Rouge, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary3582.1 years
James2477.5 years
William2271.7 years
John1777.1 years
Robert1472.8 years
George1375.4 years
Willie1375.9 years
Jessie970.8 years
Mattie982.9 years
Lillie982.8 years
Most common last names in Mer Rouge, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams2879.1 years
Smith2677.9 years
Jones2372.9 years
Johnson1982.9 years
Robinson1676.3 years
Evans1471.6 years
Moore1476.1 years
Jackson1373.8 years
White1375.3 years
Alford1375.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mer Rouge, LA
  • 52.3%Electricity
  • 47.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mer Rouge, LA
  • 76.3%Electricity
  • 19.9%Utility gas
  • 3.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Mer Rouge compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
There are 8 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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