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Caddo County

LA · Pop. 232,973 · Mixed County

50/100Homestead Score

Caddo Parish, Louisiana covers 879 square miles with a population of 232,973 and a density of 265 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on cotton, hay, soybeans. The median home price is $176,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.61%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 258-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.8°F and average winter lows of 37.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 51 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Willis - Knighton Medical Center is 9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.61%
Growing Season: 258 days
Broadband: 97.4%
Density: 265/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 258-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.61% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $176,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 97.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Willis - Knighton Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A poverty rate of 22.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

Caddo County, LA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
50/100
Median home price
$176k
Property tax
0.61%
Growing season
258 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
51"
Broadband
97.4%
Nearest hospital
Willis - Knighton Medical Center, 9 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%
Median Household Income$50,067
Poverty Rate22.3%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$176K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season258 days
Annual Rainfall51 inches
Avg Summer High91.8°F
Avg Winter Low37.9°F
Top CropsCotton, Hay, Soybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado9/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalWillis - Knighton Medical Center (9 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities15

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage97.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Caddo County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Caddo Parish?
Caddo Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 258-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.8°F, and average winter lows of 37.9°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, soybeans.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $176,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.61%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 97.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Willis - Knighton Medical Center is 9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 15 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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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.