Jefferson County

LA · Pop. 22,794 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 22,794.

$/Acre: $1,368

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 248 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 37.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax5.37%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$41,223

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,368

Median Home Price$179K

Acres for Sale3011

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season248 days

Annual Rainfall64.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,610 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K486

Property Crime /100K292

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate