Calcasieu County

LA · Pop. 34,422 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Calcasieu County is a rural county in LA with a population of approximately 34,422.

$/Acre: $1,150

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 243 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 22.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.22%

Combined Sales Tax4.67%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$82,737

Poverty Rate17%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,150

Median Home Price$319K

Acres for Sale593

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season243 days

Annual Rainfall62 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,872 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)366 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K923

Property Crime /100K637

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyStrong