Cameron County

LA · Pop. 75,687 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Cameron County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 75,687.

$/Acre: $1,970

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 275 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 50.6/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax5.55%

Cost of Living Index85.6

Median Household Income$61,525

Poverty Rate10.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,970

Median Home Price$337K

Acres for Sale3230

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season275 days

Annual Rainfall63.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,060 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)295 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K527

Property Crime /100K645

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate