West Feliciana County

LA · Pop. 79,113 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

West Feliciana County is a suburban county in LA with a population of approximately 79,113.

$/Acre: $2,616

Property Tax: 0.55%

Growing Season: 246 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 67.5/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 Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax4.95%

Cost of Living Index96.9

Median Household Income$63,692

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,616

Median Home Price$203K

Acres for Sale824

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season246 days

Annual Rainfall56.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,007 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood8/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)200 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K669

Property Crime /100K489

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate