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