Tensas County

LA · Pop. 158,481 · Mixed County

8Homestead Score

Tensas County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 158,481.

$/Acre: $5,024

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 255 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 121.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.71%

Combined Sales Tax5.16%

Cost of Living Index91.3

Median Household Income$85,322

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,024

Median Home Price$427K

Acres for Sale159

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season255 days

Annual Rainfall52.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,725 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)272 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K451

Property Crime /100K520

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak