Lafourche County

LA · Pop. 146,672 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lafourche County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 146,672.

$/Acre: $9,246

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 266 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 244.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.02%

Combined Sales Tax5.47%

Cost of Living Index98.7

Median Household Income$49,437

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,246

Median Home Price$604K

Acres for Sale2521

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season266 days

Annual Rainfall60.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,978 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)239 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K644

Property Crime /100K703

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak