Acadia County

LA · Pop. 198,495 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Acadia County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 198,495.

$/Acre: $6,355

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 188.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.17%

Combined Sales Tax5.62%

Cost of Living Index96.5

Median Household Income$93,746

Poverty Rate13.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,355

Median Home Price$477K

Acres for Sale1365

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall60.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,197 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)244 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K591

Property Crime /100K540

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak