St. Bernard County

LA · Pop. 176,215 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

St. Bernard County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 176,215.

$/Acre: $4,346

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 259 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 124.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax5.16%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$88,022

Poverty Rate13.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,346

Median Home Price$451K

Acres for Sale4823

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season259 days

Annual Rainfall63.5 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,535 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)299 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K716

Property Crime /100K880

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak