Allen County

LA · Pop. 87,769 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Allen County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 87,769.

$/Acre: $3,591

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 257 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 90.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.2%

Combined Sales Tax4.65%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$68,075

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,591

Median Home Price$266K

Acres for Sale4731

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season257 days

Annual Rainfall56.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,338 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)220 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K501

Property Crime /100K429

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate