Bienville County
LA · Pop. 12,769 · Rural County
Bienville Parish sits in Louisiana across 811 square miles, home to 12,769 people at 15.7 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, melons, peas. A median home price of $94,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.32% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 232-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F and average winter lows of 36.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 55.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Bienville Medical Center is 16.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 36.9% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 232-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.32% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $94,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 15.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 36.9% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- A poverty rate of 32.1% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Bienville County, LA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 77/100
- Median home price
- $94k
- Property tax
- 0.32%
- Growing season
- 232 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 55.2"
- Broadband
- 36.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Bienville Medical Center, 16.5 mi
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Homesteading in Bienville County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Bienville Parish?
- Bienville Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 232-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F, and average winter lows of 36.7°F. The established crops are hay, melons, peas.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $94,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.32%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 36.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Bienville Medical Center is 16.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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