Lake Providence, LA
Living in Lake Providence
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute100
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety30
Airports8
Hospitals25
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation-1.4k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black78%
Caucasian22%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate38%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$18kMedian Household Income+$1.8k (2010–19)
52%Above Poverty
15 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K59%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K1%
$100K to $124K<1%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service35%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Housing
$53kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$326Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied-20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Utility gas46%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Providence
United States45
Louisiana59
East Carroll Parish61
Property Crime in Lake Providence
United States48
Louisiana69
East Carroll Parish3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Providence
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding62
Tornado45
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Providence, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Providence, LA
Briarfield Academy
2 miles, N
Tallulah Academy
28 miles, S
St Aloysius High School-Vicksburg Catholic Schoo
36 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Providence, LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe
56 miles, W
Mississippi College
59 miles, SE
Alcorn State University
64 miles, S
Tougaloo College
65 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Providence, LA
East Carroll Parish Hospital
1 miles, N
West Carroll Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital
18 miles, NE
Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lake Providence, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
54 miles, W
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
72 miles, SE
Alexandria International Airport
130 miles, SW
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
142 miles, SE