Ascension County

LA · Pop. 149,218 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Ascension County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 149,218.

$/Acre: $4,411

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 275 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 116.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.49%

Combined Sales Tax5.94%

Cost of Living Index86.5

Median Household Income$84,135

Poverty Rate14.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,411

Median Home Price$428K

Acres for Sale4853

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season275 days

Annual Rainfall54.3 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,689 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)304 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K596

Property Crime /100K534

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak