West Carroll County

LA · Pop. 177,458 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

West Carroll County is a mixed county in LA with a population of approximately 177,458.

$/Acre: $5,916

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 262 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 147.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax6.19%

Cost of Living Index93.1

Median Household Income$46,927

Poverty Rate18%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,916

Median Home Price$354K

Acres for Sale3418

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season262 days

Annual Rainfall52.3 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,268 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)225 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K717

Property Crime /100K773

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak