Catahoula County

LA · Pop. 56,272 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Catahoula County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 56,272.

$/Acre: $2,994
Property Tax: 0.55%
Growing Season: 264 days
Broadband: 84%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 81.3/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 Tax0.85%
Combined Sales Tax5.3%
Cost of Living Index86.9
Median Household Income$51,976
Poverty Rate12.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,994
Median Home Price$322K
Acres for Sale266
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season264 days
Annual Rainfall63.1 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low43°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,346 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado2/10
Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)255 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K651
Property Crime /100K806
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%
Ag EconomyModerate