Ossun, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 2,144.
Males: 1,166  (54.4%)
Females: 978  (45.6%)
Median resident age:

33.5 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,496
Ossun:

$56,496
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,445

Ossun CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $228,600
Ossun:

$228,600
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $125,050; detached houses: $203,124; mobile homes: $61,866

Median gross rent in 2022: $913.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ossun: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.1%
(2.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 27.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Ossun, LA (2022)
    • 1,13843.9%White alone
    • 1,06841.2%Black alone
    • 47818.4%Two or more races
    • 301.2%Hispanic

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

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Ancestries: American (8.3%), Cajun (7.7%), French (6.3%), French Canadian (5.4%), English (3.2%), European (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 39 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,034 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $310 (3.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, LA (6.5 miles , pop. 110,257).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (59.4 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (199.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Scott, LA (1.7 miles ),
Carencro, LA (2.2 miles ),
Cankton, LA (2.3 miles ),
Duson, LA (2.3 miles ),
Lafayette, LA (2.6 miles ),
Sunset, LA (3.1 miles ),
Rayne, LA (3.1 miles ),
Branch, LA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 30.28 N, Longitude: 92.11 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 337

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

3.4%
Louisiana:

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 61.7. This is about average.

City:

61.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 29.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Ossun-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/7/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the Ossun place center killed 4 people and injured 10 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/29/1974, a category F3 tornado 7.1 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ossun-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 175.8 miles away from Ossun 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 434.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 177.7 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 293.7 miles away from Ossun center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 184.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 169.0 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 Lafayette Parish (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 13, Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tropical Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Ossun:

  • HEART OF HOSPICE, LLC (Hospital, about 3 miles away; SCOTT, LA)
  • TIMMY COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 4 miles away; SCOTT, LA)
  • VERMILION HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 4 miles away; LAFAYETTE, LA)
  • VERMILION HOSPITAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC AND ADDICTIVE M (Hospital, about 4 miles away; LAFAYETTE, LA)
  • LEDIA SIMON GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 4 miles away; RAYNE, LA)
  • HOLLIER COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 5 miles away; DUSON, LA)
  • SIS LANE COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 5 miles away; CARENCRO, LA)

Amtrak station near Ossun:

  • 7 miles: LAFAYETTE (133 E. GRANT ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ossun:

  • South Louisiana Community College (about 6 miles; Lafayette, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,519)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 6 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 7 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 14,493)
  • Southern University and A & M College (about 58 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 58 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
  • Baton Rouge Community College (about 60 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)
  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 63 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 2,160)

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Lafayette 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:

2.9 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.5%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Ossun:

Marital status in Ossun, LA
  • Never married: 47.7%
  • Now married: 41.9%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 3.6%

For population 25 years and over in Ossun:

  • High school or higher: 64.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ossun, LA (based on Lafayette Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic99,93528
Evangelical Protestant33,60969
Black Protestant25,17810
Mainline Protestant8,69116
Other1,85011
Orthodox1642
None52,151-
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: 51
Lafayette Parish:

2.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 22
Here:

1.08 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 91
Here:

4.45 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 154
This county:

7.53 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.0%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

25.4%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.4%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Ossun:

  • KVOL (1330 AM; 5 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPEL (1420 AM; 1 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KJCB (770 AM; 1 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: R & M BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KSIG (1450 AM; 1 kW; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: ACADIA BROADCAST PARTNERS, INC.)
  • KROF (960 AM; 1 kW; ABBEVILLE, LA; Owner: ABBEVILLE BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • KSLO (1230 AM; 1 kW; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: KSLO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ossun:

  • KRVS (88.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE)
  • KSJY (90.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KRRQ (95.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSMB (94.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K220EV (91.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • K209BS (89.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KAJN-FM (102.9 FM; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KQIS (102.1 FM; BASILE, LA; Owner: THIRD PARTNER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTDY (99.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KXKC (99.1 FM; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: BONIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFTE (96.5 FM; BREAUX BRIDGE, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KRXE (105.9 FM; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFXZ (106.3 FM; MAURICE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRKA (107.9 FM; ERATH, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KMDL (97.3 FM; KAPLAN, LA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LAFAYETTE, INC.)
  • KBEB-FM (106.7 FM; RAYNE, LA; Owner: BROADCAST PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WYPY (100.7 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: GUARANTY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF BATON ROUGE, LLC)
  • KOOJ (93.7 FM; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYNK-FM (101.5 FM; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJJB (105.5 FM; EUNICE, LA; Owner: TRI-PARISH BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)

TV broadcast stations around Ossun:

  • KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K58GA (Channel 46; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: WNTZ-48, INC.)
  • KLFT-LP (Channel 21; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: K. SANDOVAL BURKE)
  • K69HD (Channel 69; CHURCH POINT, LA; Owner: GULF MANAGEMENT II, L.L.C.)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • KAJN-LP (Channel 40; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KAGN-LP (Channel 65; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBRZ-TV (Channel 2; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA TELEVISION BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WAFB (Channel 9; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: WAFB, L.L.C)
  • KPLC (Channel 7; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WVLA (Channel 33; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF BATON ROUGE LIC. CORP.)
  • KDCG-LP (Channel 22; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: ACADIANA CABLE ADVERTISING, INC.)
  • WGMB (Channel 44; BATON ROUGE, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF BATON ROUGE LICENSE CORP.)
  • K50FI (Channel 50; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • K49DE (Channel 49; NEW IBERIA, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Ossun fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Ossun fatal accident list:

Mar 8, 2016 02:45 PM, Sr-93, Sr-723, Lat: 30.275972, Lon: -92.112281, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 27, 2008 12:47 AM, Sr-93, Sr-723, Lat: 30.275720, Lon: -92.112270, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.0mTotal length
  • 17,944Total average daily traffic
  • 1,539Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,871Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ossun, LA
  • 85.7%Electricity
  • 5.3%No fuel used
  • 4.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%Utility gas
  • 1.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ossun, LA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Ossun compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below 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.
  • House age below state average.
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