Orleans County

LA · Pop. 111,347 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Orleans County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 111,347.

$/Acre: $2,069

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 245 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 66.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.7%

Combined Sales Tax6.15%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$41,111

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,069

Median Home Price$224K

Acres for Sale2009

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season245 days

Annual Rainfall57.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,825 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)120 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K637

Property Crime /100K454

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate