Claiborne County

LA · Pop. 93,579 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Claiborne County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 93,579.

$/Acre: $2,564

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 277 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 79.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.96%

Combined Sales Tax5.41%

Cost of Living Index93.1

Median Household Income$73,735

Poverty Rate12.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,564

Median Home Price$194K

Acres for Sale11

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season277 days

Annual Rainfall55.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,636 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)268 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K664

Property Crime /100K748

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate