St. Charles County

LA · Pop. 63,863 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

St. Charles County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 63,863.

$/Acre: $1,519

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 244 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 41.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.79%

Combined Sales Tax5.24%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$84,463

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,519

Median Home Price$320K

Acres for Sale3558

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season244 days

Annual Rainfall53.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,306 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)299 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K559

Property Crime /100K538

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate