Iberia County
LA · Pop. 69,194 · Mixed County
Iberia Parish is a mixed rural-suburban county in Louisiana, spanning 575 square miles with 69,194 residents at a density of 120.3 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on sugarcane, soybeans, hay. A median home price of $156,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.35% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 299-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.7°F and average winter lows of 45.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 60.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Franklin Foundation Hospital is 23.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 89.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 299-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.35% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $156,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
Cons
- 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.
- The nearest hospital, Franklin Foundation Hospital, is 23.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 22.6% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Iberia County, LA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 51/100
- Median home price
- $156k
- Property tax
- 0.35%
- Growing season
- 299 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 60.4"
- Broadband
- 89.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Franklin Foundation Hospital, 23.4 mi
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Homesteading in Iberia County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Iberia Parish?
- Iberia Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 299-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.7°F, and average winter lows of 45.5°F. The established crops are sugarcane, soybeans, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $156,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.35%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 89.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Franklin Foundation Hospital is 23.4 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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