Concordia County
LA · Pop. 18,325 · Suburban County
Concordia Parish, Louisiana covers 697 square miles with a population of 18,325 and a density of 26.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, cotton, corn. The median home price is $102,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.38%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 270-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.3°F and average winter lows of 39.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 58.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Trinity Medical is 11.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 80.7% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 270-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.38% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $102,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Trinity Medical, with an emergency room, is just 11.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, cotton, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A poverty rate of 34.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Concordia County, LA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 87/100
- Median home price
- $102k
- Property tax
- 0.38%
- Growing season
- 270 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 58.1"
- Broadband
- 80.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Trinity Medical, 11.3 mi
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Homesteading in Concordia County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Concordia Parish?
- Concordia Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 270-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.3°F, and average winter lows of 39.4°F. The established crops are soybeans, cotton, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $102,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.38%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 80.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Trinity Medical is 11.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals 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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