De Soto County

LA · Pop. 115,804 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

De Soto County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 115,804.

$/Acre: $2,725

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 275 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 85.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax6.44%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$56,234

Poverty Rate16.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,725

Median Home Price$301K

Acres for Sale1005

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 Rainfall58.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,459 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)268 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K814

Property Crime /100K908

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate