Cameron County
LA · Pop. 5,222 · Rural County
Cameron Parish, Louisiana covers 1,285 square miles with a population of 5,222 and a density of 4.1 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, rice, haylage. A median home price of $183,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.44% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 317-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F and average winter lows of 45.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 62.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. South Cameron Memorial Hospital is 4.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 65% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 317-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.44% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $183,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- South Cameron Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 4.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 4.1 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 65% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Cameron County, LA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 80/100
- Median home price
- $183k
- Property tax
- 0.44%
- Growing season
- 317 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 62.2"
- Broadband
- 65%
- Nearest hospital
- South Cameron Memorial Hospital, 4.4 mi
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Homesteading in Cameron County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Cameron Parish?
- Cameron Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 317-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F, and average winter lows of 45.4°F. The established crops are hay, rice, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $183,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.44%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 65% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- South Cameron Memorial Hospital is 4.4 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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