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