Richland County

LA · Pop. 61,696 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Richland County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 61,696.

$/Acre: $1,542

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 264 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 43/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 Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax5.39%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$93,682

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,542

Median Home Price$182K

Acres for Sale69

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season264 days

Annual Rainfall63.3 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,108 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)214 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K555

Property Crime /100K745

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate