East Carroll County

LA · Pop. 177,440 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

East Carroll County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 177,440.

$/Acre: $6,135

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 276 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 208/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax5.95%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$51,079

Poverty Rate20.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,135

Median Home Price$361K

Acres for Sale4616

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season276 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,288 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K723

Property Crime /100K577

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak