Bienville County

LA · Pop. 129,735 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Bienville County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 129,735.

$/Acre: $5,111

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 276 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 153.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.55%

Combined Sales Tax5%

Cost of Living Index91.3

Median Household Income$58,724

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,111

Median Home Price$453K

Acres for Sale2663

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season276 days

Annual Rainfall63.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,121 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)367 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K678

Property Crime /100K756

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak