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