Lafayette County

LA · Pop. 118,810 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lafayette County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 118,810.

$/Acre: $2,513

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 258 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 75.8/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 Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax4.7%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$43,898

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,513

Median Home Price$362K

Acres for Sale2706

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season258 days

Annual Rainfall61.3 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,065 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)341 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K506

Property Crime /100K335

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate