Iberia County

LA · Pop. 87,623 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Iberia County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 87,623.

$/Acre: $1,894

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 277 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 50.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.38%

Combined Sales Tax4.83%

Cost of Living Index96.3

Median Household Income$51,288

Poverty Rate12.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,894

Median Home Price$185K

Acres for Sale3590

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 Rainfall63.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,429 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)174 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K677

Property Crime /100K437

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate