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Lafourche County

LA · Pop. 96,670 · Suburban County

72/100Homestead Score

Lafourche Parish is a suburban county in Louisiana, spanning 1,068 square miles with 96,670 residents at a density of 90.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on sugarcane, hay, haylage. A median home price of $191,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.5% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 310-day growing season, average summer highs of 89°F and average winter lows of 46°F. Annual rainfall averages 64 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Lady of the Sea General Hospital is 5.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.4% 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.

Property Tax: 0.5%
Growing Season: 310 days
Broadband: 98.4%
Density: 90.5/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 310-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.5% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $191,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Lady of the Sea General Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 5.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

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.
  • A poverty rate of 18% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

Lafourche County, LA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
72/100
Median home price
$191k
Property tax
0.5%
Growing season
310 days (zone 9b)
Annual rainfall
64"
Broadband
98.4%
Nearest hospital
Lady of the Sea General Hospital, 5.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.5%
Median Household Income$63,439
Poverty Rate18%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$191K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9b
Growing Season310 days
Annual Rainfall64 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low46°F
Top CropsSugarcane, Hay, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought9/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado10/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalLady of the Sea General Hospital (5.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Lafourche County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Lafourche Parish?
Lafourche Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 310-day growing season, average summer highs of 89°F, and average winter lows of 46°F. The established crops are sugarcane, hay, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $191,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.5%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Lady of the Sea General Hospital is 5.6 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.