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