Morehouse County

LA · Pop. 72,247 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Morehouse County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 72,247.

$/Acre: $6,237
Property Tax: 0.55%
Growing Season: 273 days
Broadband: 74%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 159.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%
Local Sales Tax1.56%
Combined Sales Tax6.01%
Cost of Living Index98.1
Median Household Income$80,941
Poverty Rate24.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,237
Median Home Price$431K
Acres for Sale1801
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season273 days
Annual Rainfall56.6 inches
Avg Summer High92°F
Avg Winter Low35°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,209 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)342 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K669
Property Crime /100K403
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City49 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%
Ag EconomyWeak