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Livingston Parish

LA · Pop. 145,583 · Mixed County

38/100Homestead Score

Livingston Parish is a mixed rural-suburban county in Louisiana, spanning 648 square miles with 145,583 residents at a density of 224.7 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, peas. The median home price is $219,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.49%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 257-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.3°F and average winter lows of 39.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 63.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. North Oaks Medical Center, Llc is 16 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.49%
Growing Season: 257 days
Broadband: 96.4%
Density: 224.7/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 257-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.49% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 96.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • The nearest hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Llc, is 16 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

Livingston Parish, LA is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
38/100
Median home price
$219k
Property tax
0.49%
Growing season
257 days (zone 9a)
Annual rainfall
63.4"
Broadband
96.4%
Nearest hospital
North Oaks Medical Center, Llc, 16 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.49%
Median Household Income$78,617
Poverty Rate13.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$219K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9a
Growing Season257 days
Annual Rainfall63.4 inches
Avg Summer High91.3°F
Avg Winter Low39.9°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Peas

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalNorth Oaks Medical Center, Llc (16 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage96.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Livingston Parish: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Livingston Parish?
Livingston Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 257-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.3°F, and average winter lows of 39.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, peas.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $219,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.49%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 96.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
North Oaks Medical Center, Llc is 16 miles away, without an in-county emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.