West Baton Rouge County

LA · Pop. 76,235 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

West Baton Rouge County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 76,235.

$/Acre: $2,224

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 279 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 76.3/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 Tax1.55%

Combined Sales Tax6%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$41,709

Poverty Rate11.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,224

Median Home Price$171K

Acres for Sale190

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season279 days

Annual Rainfall61.9 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,768 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)236 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K680

Property Crime /100K478

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate