Jefferson Davis County

LA · Pop. 197,449 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Jefferson Davis County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 197,449.

$/Acre: $4,626

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 254 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 110.3/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 Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax5.55%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$74,894

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,626

Median Home Price$312K

Acres for Sale1400

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season254 days

Annual Rainfall59.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,126 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)381 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

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 /100K686

Property Crime /100K555

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak