Sabine County

LA · Pop. 154,658 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Sabine County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 154,658.

$/Acre: $3,226

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 243 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 88.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax5.7%

Cost of Living Index94

Median Household Income$75,897

Poverty Rate14.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,226

Median Home Price$239K

Acres for Sale2245

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season243 days

Annual Rainfall55.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,910 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)367 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K567

Property Crime /100K754

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate