Webster County

LA · Pop. 108,482 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Webster County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 108,482.

$/Acre: $5,015

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 272 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 121.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.12%

Combined Sales Tax5.57%

Cost of Living Index89.4

Median Household Income$83,591

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,015

Median Home Price$390K

Acres for Sale4435

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season272 days

Annual Rainfall58.2 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,053 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)363 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K584

Property Crime /100K466

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak