Caldwell County

LA · Pop. 126,662 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Caldwell County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 126,662.

$/Acre: $4,649

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 274 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 119.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.08%

Combined Sales Tax4.53%

Cost of Living Index96.9

Median Household Income$53,606

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,649

Median Home Price$306K

Acres for Sale4184

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season274 days

Annual Rainfall58.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,992 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)297 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K772

Property Crime /100K953

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak