Department of Economic Development
Claiborne Parish Profile
1998
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Department of Economic Development Claiborne Parish Profile 1998 |
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| Major Cities: | Distance in Miles/Time: |
| Atlanta, GA | 570/9.01 |
| Dallas, TX | 238/3.54 |
| Houston, TX | 298/5.26 |
| New Orleans, LA | 356/5.41 |
| 1997*** | 1990 | 1980 | |
| Parish | 17,132 | 17,405 | 17,095 |
| Homer | 4,228 | 4,152 | 4,307 |
| Haynesville | 2,862 | 2,854 | 3,383 |
| Athens | 280 | 278 | 419 |
| Lisbon | 158 | 160 | 138 |
| Junction City | 106 | 105 | 119 |
| Area Population** | 139,549 | 137,808 | 138,043 |
| Parish | Area | |
| Estimated labor force* | 6,000 | 60,520 |
| Manufacturing employment* | 732 | 8,798 |
| Unemployment rate* | 7.6% |
| Elem. | Jr. High | High | Private |
| K-6 | 7-8 | 9-12 | K-12 |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Elem. | Jr. High | High | Private |
| 62 | 45 | 96 | 45 |
| Non-Graded | K-8 | 9-12 | Private |
| 388 | 1,820 | 757 | 162 |
| (within 1 hour commuting distance) | Enrollment 1997 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Institute | 903 |
| Ruston Technical Institute | 573 |
| North Central Area Technical Institute | 330 |
| (within 1 hour commuting distance) | Enrollment Fall 1997 |
| Louisiana Tech University | 9,500 |
| Grambling State University | 5,864 |
| Bossier Parish Community College-Bossier | 3,818 |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 4,259 |
| Southern University-Shreveport | 1,342 |
| Centenary College-Shreveport | 968 |
| Public Libraries: | 2 |
| Total Number of Volumes | 88,827 |
| Annual Average Temperature: | 65o |
| Monthly Average Temperature: | January 50o |
| July 80o | |
| Annual Average Rainfall: | 66.13 inches |
| Average Elevation: | 281 feet |
| Area in Square Miles: | 754.6 miles |
| Highways: |
| Interstate ; U.S. 79, State 2, 9, 146, 161, 520, and 534 |
| Railroads: |
| Louisiana Northwest Rail Road North Louisiana and Gulf |
| Motor freight : 17 |
| Terminal Facilities are not available within the parish. |
| Air service airport: | |
| Nearest commercial
airport: Shreveport Regional Airport : Distance 50 miles* Commercial airlines: American Eagle Delta US Air Express Continental Express Northwest Airlink TWA |
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| Average number flights per day | 42 |
| Number of Runways | 2 |
| Length of Runways | 8,351 feet |
| 6,201 feet | |
| Local airport: | |
| Homer Municipal Airport : Distance 3 miles* | |
| Number of Runways | 1 |
| Length of Runways | 3,199 feet |
| * Note:Distance computed between parish seat and airport. | |
| Local airport: | |
| Haynesville Airport : Distance 15 miles* | |
| Number of Runways | 1 |
| Length of Runways | 3,000 feet |
| * Note:Distance computed between parish seat and airport. | |
| Waterways | ||
| Port Facilities | Channel | |
| Port Facilities | Depth | Distance to Port |
| Port of Lake Charles | 40 feet | 222 miles |
| Foreign Trade Zone: | Yes | |
| Nearest Shallow Draft | Channel | |
| Port Facilities | Depth | Distance to Port |
| Madison Parish Port | 9 feet | 124 miles |
| Foreign Trade Zone | No | |
| Barge Terminals | 0 | |
| Number | Total Deposits ($000) | |
| Banks | 3 | $133,772 |
| Number | Total Assets | |
| Credit Unions | 0 | 0 |
| Sales Taxes | Rate |
| State | 4% |
| Parish | 3% |
| Municipal Range | 4% |
| Parish Millage Rate (1998) | 82.0 |
| 1995 State Sales Tax Collections | $2,239,814 |
| Type Government |
Zoning Regulations |
Fire Insurance Rating |
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| Homer | Mayor/Council | Yes | Class 4 |
| Haynesville | Mayor/Council | No | Class 9 |
| Athens | Mayor/Alderman | No | Class 7 |
| Lisbon | Mayor/Alderman | No | Class 7 |
| Junction City | Mayor/Alderman | No | Class 7 |
| Recreational: | |
| Ball Fields | Parks |
| Country Club | Swimming Pools |
| Fishing | Museums |
| Golf Courses | Tennis Courts |
| Hunting | |
| Medical: | ||
| Number | Beds | |
| General and Specialty Hospitals | 1 | 67 |
| Nursing Homes: | 3 | 299 |
| Communications: | |
| Newspapers: | Number |
| Daily: | 0 |
| Weekly: | 2 |
| Semi-weekly: | 0 |
| Television Stations: | 0 |
| Cable: | Yes |
| There are 5 channels available without cable. | |
| Community Facilities: | |
| Hotels/motels/bed & breakfast: | 4 |
| Total Rooms | 61 |
| Electricity: |
| Cajun Electric Power Cooperative,Inc. Claiborne Electric Cooperative, Inc. Entergy |
| Water: | |
| Supplier | |
| Homer | Town of Homer |
| Haynesville | Village of Haynesville |
| Athens | Village of Athens |
| Lisbon | village of Lisbon |
| Junction City | Village of Junction City |
| Natural Gas: |
| Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company (ARKLA) LA Gas Service |
| Sewer System: | |
| Supplier | |
| Homer | Town of Homer |
| Haynesville | Village of Haynesville |
| Athens | Village of Athens |
| Lisbon | Village of Lisbon |
| Junction City | Village of Junction City |
| Name | Product
or Service |
Number of Employees |
Union |
| Ansell Edmont Industrial, Inc. | Gloves | 295 | Yes |
| Ludlow Corporation | Packaging Products | 185 | No |
| Beacon Plastics | Plastic Injection Molding | 60 | No |
| Con-Agra Hatchery | Poultry | 40 | No |
| Harmon Wood Company | Logs, Pulpwood | 27 | No |
| Wal-Mart | Discount Retailer | 85 | No |
| Delta Interiors | Draperies | 23 | No |
| Name | Product
or Service |
Number of Employees |
| Claiborne Parish School System | Education | 450 |
| Wade Correctional Institution | Corrections | 382 |
| Homer Memorial Hospital | Medical | 300 |
| Claiborne Electric | Electric Service | 90 |
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