St. James County

LA · Pop. 196,488 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

St. James County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 196,488.

$/Acre: $4,049

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 240 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 139.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.81%

Combined Sales Tax5.26%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$87,779

Poverty Rate12.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,049

Median Home Price$359K

Acres for Sale448

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season240 days

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,340 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)268 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K556

Property Crime /100K346

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak