Evangeline County

LA · Pop. 127,684 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Evangeline County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 127,684.

$/Acre: $3,595

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 256 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 107.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.93%

Combined Sales Tax5.38%

Cost of Living Index86.6

Median Household Income$36,702

Poverty Rate25.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,595

Median Home Price$269K

Acres for Sale2776

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season256 days

Annual Rainfall64.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,798 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)122 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K690

Property Crime /100K878

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak