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