Kinder, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 2,100 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.2%
Males: 906  (43.2%)
Females: 1,194  (56.8%)
Median resident age:

32.7 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 70648.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,451 (it was $25,493 in 2000)
Kinder:

$37,451
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,288 (it was $13,187 in 2000)

Kinder town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $118,051 (it was $46,700 in 2000)
Kinder:

$118,051
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $130,207; detached houses: $150,610; mobile homes: $34,036

Median gross rent in 2022: $753.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kinder: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.2%
(22.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 36.3% for Black residents, 13.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 47.8% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Kinder, LA (2022)
    • 1,37171.7%White alone
    • 37219.4%Black alone
    • 1105.8%Two or more races
    • 371.9%Hispanic
    • 211.1%American Indian alone
    • 40.2%Asian alone

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According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 20 registered sex offenders living in Kinder, Louisiana as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kinder is 130 to 1.


Crime rates in Kinder by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(40.0)
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
(41.7)
1
(40.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(122.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(41.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(83.8)
1
(42.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(40.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(82.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(41.1)
1
(41.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(125.6)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
4
(166.7)
10
(403.7)
6
(240.0)
6
(240.9)
11
(453.4)
7
(289.0)
3
(122.6)
6
(246.3)
4
(164.6)
1
(41.6)
5
(209.4)
5
(212.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
13
(541.9)
0
(0.0)
4
(160.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(82.6)
5
(204.4)
4
(164.2)
9
(370.4)
13
(540.8)
12
(502.5)
24
(1,018)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
63
(2,626)
80
(3,230)
77
(3,080)
79
(3,171)
51
(2,102)
51
(2,106)
38
(1,554)
54
(2,217)
67
(2,757)
79
(3,286)
76
(3,183)
91
(3,861)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(125.1)
2
(80.7)
3
(120.0)
6
(240.9)
2
(82.4)
0
(0.0)
5
(204.4)
4
(164.2)
2
(82.3)
6
(249.6)
6
(251.3)
15
(636.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(40.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(41.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index219.7248.7284.0194.3206.1147.8215.5174.9221.0197.6329.1353.0

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 Kinder, LA

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 14 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.76
Louisiana average:

3.44
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Ancestries: French Canadian (22.0%), French (8.5%), English (7.4%), Irish (3.6%), American (2.8%), Cajun (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 49 feet

Land area: 1.64 square miles.

Population density: 1,282 people per square mile   (low).

Kinder, Louisiana map

21 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.1%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $378 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $207 (0.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lake Charles, LA (28.6 miles , pop. 71,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (101.8 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (159.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Elton, LA (3.0 miles ),
Fenton, LA (3.1 miles ),
Oberlin, LA (3.2 miles ),
Reeves, LA (3.5 miles ),
Basile, LA (3.8 miles ),
Welsh, LA (4.2 miles ),
Lacassine, LA (4.2 miles ),
Roanoke, LA (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 30.49 N, Longitude: 92.85 W

Area code: 337

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

Kinder tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $58,800
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $99,500
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $87,000
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $57,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Kinder, LA residents
Average permit cost in Kinder, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Kinder, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (24.0%)
  • Public administration (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (2.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (19.9%)
  • Public administration (13.9%)
  • Construction (10.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (28.1%)
  • Health care (13.4%)
  • Educational services (12.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.7%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Kinder, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Cashiers (6.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.7%)
  • Cashiers (9.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.0%)

Average climate in Kinder, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Kinder, Louisiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2005 was 68.6. This is about average.

City:

68.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2005 was 29.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Kinder-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the Kinder town center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 11/21/1992, a category F3 tornado 14.3 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kinder-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 37% 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 134.2 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 135.8 miles away from Kinder center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 142.6 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 127.3 miles away from Kinder 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 478.4 miles away from Kinder center
On 5/10/2012 at 15:15:38, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 4.3 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 140.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allen Parish (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tropical Storms: 2, Fire: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kinder topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Kinder:

  • ALLEN PARISH HOSPITAL (Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, 108 6TH AVENUE)
  • KINDER RETIREMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER (13938 HWY 165)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Kinder:

  • BRIGHTON BRIDGE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; OBERLIN, LA)
  • BASILE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BASILE, LA)

Airports and heliports located in Kinder:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kinder:

  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 27 miles; Lake Charles, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,160)
  • McNeese State University (about 31 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 7,444)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 51 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 51 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,378)
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 53 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 14,493)
  • Lamar University (about 80 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 13,658)
  • Lamar Institute of Technology (about 80 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 2,023)

Public high schools in Kinder:

  • KINDER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 322, Location: 145 HWY 383, Grades: 9-12)
  • ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER (Location: 3751 LAUDERDALE WOODYARD ROAD, Grades: 10-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Kinder:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Kinder: Allen Parish Library Kinder Branch (A), Kinder Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Kinder include: Kinder Church of Christ (A), Kinder Bible Church (B), First United Methodist Church (C), Hannah Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (D), First Baptist Church (E), Church Alive of Kinder (F), Christ Praise and Worship Center (G), Saint Philip Neri Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Allen Parish - Libraries- Kinder Branch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 833 4th Avenue).

Hotels: Kinder Inn (14734 Highway 165), Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (11750 Highway 165), Casino Inn (14590 Highway 165), Greatwood Country Cabin (12330 Highway 165), Best Value Inn & Suites (517 1st Avenue), Comfort Inn Kinder (13894 US 165), Smart Rooms Inn (14648 Highway 165), Kristyl Inn (12280 Highway 165), Chateau Dilune Inn (105 North 9th Street).

Birthplace of: J. Rayburn Bertrand - Banker.

Allen Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.1%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.6%
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: 0.1% of all households
84 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Kinder in 2000:

  • 88 people in nursing homes
  • 10 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Banks with branches in Kinder (2011 data):

  • Capital One, National Association: Kinder Branch at 420 North 9th Street, branch established on 1947/06/16. 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
  • Jeff Davis Bank & Trust Company: Kinder Branch at 1116 Ninth Street, branch established on 1995/04/03. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $547.5 mil, Deposits: $475.6 mil, headquarters in Jennings, LA, positive income, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Jeff Davis Bancshares, Inc.
  • Iberiabank: Kinder Branch at 916 Fifth Avenue, branch established on 1970/04/20. Info updated 2011/06/08: Bank assets: $11,676.7 mil, Deposits: $9,387.9 mil, headquarters in Lafayette, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: Iberiabank Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Kinder:

Marital status in Kinder, LA
  • Never married: 35.1%
  • Now married: 39.1%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in Kinder:

  • High school or higher: 80.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Louisiana average:

11.9

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

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Religion statistics for Kinder, LA (based on Allen Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,74940
Catholic4,6504
Black Protestant5766
Mainline Protestant3456
Other1832
None13,261-
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
This county:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Allen Parish:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Allen Parish:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

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

12.2%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.2%
Louisiana:

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

9.7%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Kinder:

48.5%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Kinder:

44.3%
State:

46.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.0%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.3%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Kinder:

6.8
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.9%
State:

34.5%

General health condition:
This city:

53.9%
State:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Kinder:

78.3%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kinder, 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 11$49,021$53,4770$0
Other Government Administration 5$28,780$69,0726$5,087
Police - Other 4$21,648$64,9440$0
Water Supply 2$6,195$37,1700$0
Judicial and Legal 2$11,860$71,1600$0
Gas Supply 1$4,008$48,0960$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,379$52,5480$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$3,078
Housing and Community Development (Local) 0$0 5$11,371
Totals for Government 26$125,891$58,10413$19,536

Kinder government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $144,000 ($68.57)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,100,000 ($523.81)
    Gas Utilities: $400,000 ($190.48)
    Central Staff Services: $206,000 ($98.10)
    Water Utilities: $50,000 ($23.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $177,000 ($84.29)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $135,000 ($64.29)

Kinder government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $290,000 ($138.10)
    Housing and Community Development: $145,000 ($69.05)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $38,000 ($18.10)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $250,000 ($119.05)
    Sale of Property: $86,000 ($40.95)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $620,000 ($295.24)
    Water Utilities: $340,000 ($161.90)
  • Tax - Property: $155,000 ($73.81)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $135,000 ($64.29)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $7,000 ($3.33)
    Motor Vehicle License: $5,000 ($2.38)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($1.43)

Kinder government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,427,000 ($2108.10)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,270,000 ($2033.33)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $157,000 ($74.76)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $64,000 ($30.48)
Businesses in Kinder, LA
NameCountNameCount
Best Western1Quality1
Days Inn1SONIC Drive-In1
H&R Block1Super 81
McDonald's1True Value1

Strongest AM radio stations in Kinder:

  • KLCL (1470 AM; 5 kW; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLVI (560 AM; 5 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJEF (1290 AM; 1 kW; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • KVOL (1330 AM; 5 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kinder:

  • KBXG (99.5 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYLC (90.3 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KYKZ (96.1 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KAJN-FM (102.9 FM; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KBAN (91.1 FM; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KZMZ (96.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHLA (92.9 FM; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBIU (103.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSMB (94.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVEE (107.5 FM; LAKE ARTHUR, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVS (88.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE)
  • KQIS (102.1 FM; BASILE, LA; Owner: THIRD PARTNER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOJO (91.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • K201FO (88.1 FM; JENNINGS, LA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KQLK (97.9 FM; DE RIDDER, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC)
  • KKST (98.7 FM; OAKDALE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJJB (105.5 FM; EUNICE, LA; Owner: TRI-PARISH BROADCASTING INCORPORATED)

TV broadcast stations around Kinder:

  • KPLC (Channel 7; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KLTL-TV (Channel 18; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
  • KVHP (Channel 29; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLAF-LP (Channel 62; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: WNTZ-48, INC.)
  • K69HD (Channel 69; CHURCH POINT, LA; Owner: GULF MANAGEMENT II, L.L.C.)
  • KFAM-LP (Channel 58; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K45DI (Channel 45; MERMENTAU, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KAGN-LP (Channel 65; CROWLEY, LA; Owner: RICE CAPITAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
Kinder fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Kinder fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 35Number of bridges
  • 469ft / 143mTotal length
  • $464,000Total costs
  • 106,131Total average daily traffic
  • 15,855Total average daily truck traffic
  • 97,577Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Kinder, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 112000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Kinder, LA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Kinder, LA)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Kinder)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2775N, N2775N, N-2775N, Serial Number: 13036, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 01/05/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/25/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Rusty W Savant, 4409 Highway 383, Kinder, LA 70648
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172L (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4218Q, N4218Q, N-4218Q, Serial Number: 17260118, Certificate Issue Date: 07/17/2019
    Registrant (Individual): John D Savant, 341 Gravel Pit Rd, Kinder, LA 70648
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-108 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5039Z, N5039Z, N-5039Z, Serial Number: 22-8659, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 06/13/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 12/15/2009
    Registrant (Individual): John A Weatherford, 251 Ezora St, Kinder, LA 70648
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7282H, N7282H, N-7282H, Serial Number: 20537, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/09/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 02/24/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Michael J Langley, Po Box 86, Kinder, LA 70648
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 12/16/2019

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 20. The highest number of fires - 67 took place in 2018, and the least - 2 in 2007. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Kinder, LA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.4%), and Structure Fires (39.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Kinder, LA
    • 14443.4%Outside Fires
    • 13239.8%Structure Fires
    • 4714.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 92.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Kinder, LA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Kinder, Louisiana:

  • Days Inn, 13894 Hwy 165, Kinder, Louisiana 70648 , Phone: (337) 738-3240, Fax: (337) 738-3241
  • Best Western Inn At Coushatta, 12102 US Hwy 165, Kinder, Louisiana 70648 , Phone: (337) 738-4800, Fax: (337) 738-4899
  • Super 8, 14590 Hwy 165 S, Kinder, Louisiana 70648 , Phone: (337) 738-4040, Fax: (337) 738-4088
  • american inn ar, 14734 Hwy 165, Kinder, Louisiana 70648 , Phone: (337) 738-2011, Fax: (337) 738-3413
  • AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN, 12280 Hwy 165, Kinder, Louisiana 70648 , Phone: (337) 738-3123, Fax: (337) 738-3165
All 5 fire-safe hotels and motels in Kinder, Louisiana
Most common first names in Kinder, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4179.6 years
John3872.5 years
Joseph3067.6 years
William2868.6 years
James2473.7 years
Robert1869.0 years
Eva1782.0 years
Charles1466.1 years
Thomas1170.1 years
Mildred1173.5 years
Most common last names in Kinder, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Fontenot9175.0 years
Langley4776.2 years
Marcantel4571.5 years
Manuel4074.5 years
Savant3572.1 years
Johnson3475.9 years
Cole3180.7 years
Lafleur3078.0 years
Smith2676.4 years
Guillory2269.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kinder, LA
  • 54.2%Utility gas
  • 42.9%Electricity
  • 2.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kinder, LA
  • 56.1%Electricity
  • 43.9%Utility gas


Kinder compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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