Jackson County

LA · Pop. 24,395 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Jackson County is a rural county in LA with a population of approximately 24,395.

$/Acre: $1,116

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 20.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax6.19%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$88,248

Poverty Rate15.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,116

Median Home Price$240K

Acres for Sale3838

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall56.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,461 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)172 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K840

Property Crime /100K910

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyStrong