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