Union County

LA · Pop. 115,818 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Union County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 115,818.

$/Acre: $2,772

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 243 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 70.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax5.39%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$77,174

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,772

Median Home Price$329K

Acres for Sale4335

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season243 days

Annual Rainfall60.1 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,327 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)389 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K642

Property Crime /100K588

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate