Vermilion County

LA · Pop. 66,880 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Vermilion County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 66,880.

$/Acre: $1,783

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 265 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 56.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax5.51%

Cost of Living Index94.9

Median Household Income$68,193

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,783

Median Home Price$231K

Acres for Sale399

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season265 days

Annual Rainfall58.3 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,200 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)112 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K724

Property Crime /100K957

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate