East Feliciana County
LA · Pop. 19,378 · Suburban County
East Feliciana Parish sits in Louisiana across 453 square miles, home to 19,378 people at 42.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, corn. The median home price is $214,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.15%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 245-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.6°F and average winter lows of 38.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 60.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Villa Feliciana Medical Complex is 6.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 33.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 245-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.15% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, with an emergency room, is just 6.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 33.1% 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
East Feliciana County, LA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $214k
- Property tax
- 0.15%
- Growing season
- 245 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 60.2"
- Broadband
- 33.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, 6.8 mi
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Homesteading in East Feliciana County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in East Feliciana Parish?
- East Feliciana Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 245-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.6°F, and average winter lows of 38.5°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $214,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.15%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 33.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Villa Feliciana Medical Complex is 6.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 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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