Plaquemines County

LA · Pop. 48,690 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Plaquemines County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 48,690.

$/Acre: $1,647

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 42.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.8%

Combined Sales Tax5.25%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$55,216

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,647

Median Home Price$285K

Acres for Sale793

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall57.3 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,708 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)207 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K706

Property Crime /100K861

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate