Rapides County

LA · Pop. 163,576 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Rapides County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 163,576.

$/Acre: $10,130

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 243 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 277.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.41%

Combined Sales Tax5.86%

Cost of Living Index96.2

Median Household Income$90,473

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,130

Median Home Price$587K

Acres for Sale3508

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season243 days

Annual Rainfall53 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,887 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)279 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

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 /100K555

Property Crime /100K541

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak