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