Beauregard Parish
LA · Pop. 36,646 · Suburban County
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana covers 1,157 square miles with a population of 36,646 and a density of 31.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. A median home price of $165,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.33% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 268-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F and average winter lows of 40.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 59.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Beauregard Memorial Hospital is 13.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 84.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 268-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.33% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $165,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
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Homesteading in Beauregard Parish: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Beauregard Parish?
- Beauregard Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 268-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F, and average winter lows of 40.1°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $165,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.33%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 84.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Beauregard Memorial Hospital is 13.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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