Madison County

LA · Pop. 128,018 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Madison County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 128,018.

$/Acre: $3,596

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 241 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 102/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax6.03%

Cost of Living Index87.8

Median Household Income$52,555

Poverty Rate10.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,596

Median Home Price$261K

Acres for Sale4636

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season241 days

Annual Rainfall61.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,915 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)137 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K738

Property Crime /100K828

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak