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Monterey, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 439.
Males: 199  (45.5%)
Females: 240  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

50.8 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71354.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,290
Monterey:

$37,290
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,402

Monterey CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,800
Monterey:

$99,800
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $163,394; detached houses: $220,750; mobile homes: $47,967
March 2022 cost of living index in Monterey: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.7%

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  • Races in Monterey, LA (2022)
    • 21691.9%White alone
    • 166.8%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Monterey, Louisiana as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Monterey is 202 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (55.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 55 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (76.6 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (76.7 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (247.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Jonesville, LA (3.7 miles ),
Ridgecrest, LA (3.9 miles ),
West Ferriday, LA (3.9 miles ),
Ferriday, LA (4.0 miles ),
Minorca, LA (4.1 miles ),
Cloverdale, MS (4.2 miles ),
Vidalia, LA (4.3 miles ),
Wallace Ridge, LA (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 31.45 N, Longitude: 91.72 W

Area code: 318

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

4.9%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 65.0. This is about average.

City:

65.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 27.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Monterey-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/21/1992, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.4 miles away from the Monterey place center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/29/1969, a category F3 tornado 8.5 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Monterey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 197% 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 159.5 miles away from Monterey 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 263.8 miles away from Monterey 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 405.4 miles away from Monterey center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 162.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 300.5 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) earthquake occurred 258.9 miles away from Monterey 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 Concordia Parish (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Hurricanes: 7, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Monterey:

  • JONESVILLE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; JONESVILLE, LA)
  • CATAHOULA PARISH HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; JONESVILLE, LA)

Airports located in Monterey:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monterey:

  • Alcorn State University (about 45 miles; Alcorn State, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,479)
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 70 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
  • Southern University and A & M College (about 72 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 75 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
  • Baton Rouge Community College (about 78 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 78 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College (about 80 miles; Wesson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,532)

Public high school in Monterey:

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Points of interest:

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

Churches in Monterey include: Church of Christ (A), First Baptist Church (B), Temple Church of Monterey (C), Monterey Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cross Cemetery (1), Smith Cemetery (2), Rice Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Workinger Bayou (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Concordia 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:

2.6 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.9%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Monterey (2011 data):

  • Concordia Bank & Trust Company: Monterey Branch at 6292 Highway 129, branch established on 1976/04/05. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $516.6 mil, Deposits: $432.4 mil, headquarters in Vidalia, LA, positive income, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Concordia Capital Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Monterey:

Marital status in Monterey, LA
  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 47.0%
  • Separated: 6.3%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 16.4%

For population 25 years and over in Monterey:

  • High school or higher: 87.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.0
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Monterey, LA (based on Concordia Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,27332
Mainline Protestant6257
Catholic3962
Black Protestant2852
Other11
None12,242-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This county:

3.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

2.63 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

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

8.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Concordia Parish:

1.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.2%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Concordia Parish:

31.9%
State:

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

13.8%
State:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Monterey:

  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WMIS (1240 AM; 1 kW; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: NATCHEZ BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KVLA (1400 AM; 1 kW; VIDALIA, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNAT (1450 AM; 1 kW; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Monterey:

  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • KTYX (105.1 FM; JONESVILLE, LA; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • WNJJ (97.3 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WILL PERK BROADCASTING)
  • KRRV-FM (100.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WASM (91.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KLSA (90.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BD OF SUPV OF LA ST U & A&M COLLEGE)
  • KFNV-FM (107.1 FM; FERRIDAY, LA; Owner: TOM GAY D/B/A THE RADIO GROUP)
  • K220EW (91.9 FM; JONESVILLE, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KPXS (104.7 FM; VIDALIA, LA; Owner: VISION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W220BN (91.9 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Monterey:

  • W24CR (Channel 24; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KALB-TV (Channel 5; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K60GE (Channel 60; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • W59DK (Channel 59; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)
  • Monterey, Louisiana
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents11
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents22
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Louisiana average
  • Fatal accident count6808
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents10246
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2059
  • Fatalities7620
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents17176
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents837
See more detailed statistics of Monterey fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.6mTotal length
  • 1,440Total average daily traffic
  • 275Total average daily truck traffic
  • 864Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • NEW ERA, 799 Jj Pruitt Road (Lat: 31.357028 Lon: -91.828167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 110.9 m, Overall height: 111.3 m, Call Sign: WQQX734,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 02/14/2023, Expiration Date: 03/21/2033, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • Monterey, 5920 Louisiana 129, Monterey, La. 71354 (Lat: 31.457750 Lon: -91.718472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQUM715,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6078.62 MHz, 6137.92 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 08/19/2014, Expiration Date: 08/19/2024, Certifier: Jeffrey R Strenkowski, Registrant: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 739-3000, Fax: (202) 739-3001, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC5GXW, Grant Date: 06/08/1994, Expiration Date: 06/08/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/09/2006, Registrant: Jewell D Paul, Hc 70 Box 50, Monterey, LA 71354


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-151 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 43695, N43695, N-43695, Serial Number: 28-7415560, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 06/24/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 01/08/2019
    Registrant (Individual): David Mcgee, 10080 Highway 129, Monterey, LA 71354
  • Aircraft: RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 855DC, N855DC, N-855DC, Serial Number: E-3585, Certificate Issue Date: 05/15/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Masters Inc Rig, 6601 Highway 565, Monterey, LA 71354, Other Owners: Aviation LLC Maroon
  • Aircraft: BEECH 95-B55 (T42A) (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1683W, N1683W, N-1683W, Serial Number: TC-1526, Airworthiness Date: 03/02/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 08/03/2017
    Registrant (Individual): David Mcgee, 10080 Highway 129, Monterey, LA 71354
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 12/05/2020

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Monterey, LA
  • 57.4%Electricity
  • 23.8%Wood
  • 18.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Monterey, LA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Monterey compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 4 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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