Natchitoches County

LA · Pop. 104,503 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Natchitoches County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 104,503.

$/Acre: $4,061

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 263 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 102.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.2%

Combined Sales Tax4.65%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$82,169

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,061

Median Home Price$368K

Acres for Sale1654

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season263 days

Annual Rainfall58.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,857 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)175 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K626

Property Crime /100K646

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak