St. Martin County

LA · Pop. 178,693 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

St. Martin County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 178,693.

$/Acre: $5,887

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 275 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 156.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.41%

Combined Sales Tax4.86%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$59,324

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,887

Median Home Price$446K

Acres for Sale3802

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season275 days

Annual Rainfall63.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,152 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)334 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K628

Property Crime /100K722

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak