Terrebonne County

LA · Pop. 18,745 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Terrebonne County is a rural county in LA with a population of approximately 18,745.

$/Acre: $1,019
Property Tax: 0.55%
Growing Season: 262 days
Broadband: 35%
Safety: 3/10
Density: 19.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%
Local Sales Tax1.59%
Combined Sales Tax6.04%
Cost of Living Index98.2
Median Household Income$70,800
Poverty Rate18%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,019
Median Home Price$210K
Acres for Sale4997
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season262 days
Annual Rainfall59.7 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low41°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,569 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)201 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.1
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K992
Property Crime /100K1012
Overall Safety3/10
Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%
Ag EconomyStrong