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