Tangipahoa County

LA · Pop. 79,316 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Tangipahoa County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 79,316.

$/Acre: $2,230

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 254 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 57.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.74%

Combined Sales Tax5.19%

Cost of Living Index87.1

Median Household Income$49,506

Poverty Rate8.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,230

Median Home Price$368K

Acres for Sale4678

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season254 days

Annual Rainfall61 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,547 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)254 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K772

Property Crime /100K997

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate