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