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