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