Pointe Coupee County

LA · Pop. 163,859 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pointe Coupee County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 163,859.

$/Acre: $7,591
Property Tax: 0.55%
Growing Season: 250 days
Broadband: 56%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 213.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%
Local Sales Tax1.5%
Combined Sales Tax5.95%
Cost of Living Index97.9
Median Household Income$85,843
Poverty Rate11.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,591
Median Home Price$432K
Acres for Sale2221
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season250 days
Annual Rainfall60.7 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low38°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,093 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado2/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)361 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K553
Property Crime /100K392
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City52 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyWeak