Grant County
LA · Pop. 22,123 · Suburban County
Grant Parish sits in Louisiana across 644 square miles, home to 22,123 people at 34.4 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, hay, corn. The median home price is $136,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.64%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 286-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.6°F and average winter lows of 35.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 58.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is 20.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 82.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 286-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.64% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $136,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- The nearest hospital, Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, is 20.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Grant County, LA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 69/100
- Median home price
- $136k
- Property tax
- 0.64%
- Growing season
- 286 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 58.6"
- Broadband
- 82.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, 20.4 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Grant County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Grant Parish?
- Grant Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 286-day growing season, average summer highs of 92.6°F, and average winter lows of 35.9°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $136,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.64%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 82.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is 20.4 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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