Ouachita County

LA · Pop. 99,713 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ouachita County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 99,713.

$/Acre: $5,998

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 262 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 174.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax5.16%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$80,675

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,998

Median Home Price$359K

Acres for Sale2366

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season262 days

Annual Rainfall61.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,031 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)183 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K593

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak