Washington County

LA · Pop. 68,852 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 68,852.

$/Acre: $6,847

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 243 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 188.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.4%

Combined Sales Tax5.85%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$83,213

Poverty Rate21.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,847

Median Home Price$372K

Acres for Sale959

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season243 days

Annual Rainfall59.1 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,909 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)371 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K610

Property Crime /100K400

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak