Vernon County

LA · Pop. 135,851 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Vernon County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 135,851.

$/Acre: $2,396
Property Tax: 0.55%
Growing Season: 251 days
Broadband: 80%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 76.4/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 Tax0.76%
Combined Sales Tax5.21%
Cost of Living Index99.4
Median Household Income$55,599
Poverty Rate10.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,396
Median Home Price$283K
Acres for Sale724
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season251 days
Annual Rainfall61.6 inches
Avg Summer High92°F
Avg Winter Low39°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,102 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)379 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K656
Property Crime /100K633
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City39 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%
Ag EconomyModerate