Plaquemines County
LA · Pop. 23,070 · Suburban County
Plaquemines Parish is a suburban county in Louisiana, spanning 781 square miles with 23,070 residents at a density of 29.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, tomatoes. The median home price is $276,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.46%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 10a with a 340-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.7°F and average winter lows of 48.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 59.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Lady of the Sea General Hospital is 45.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 72.8% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 340-day growing season in USDA zone 10a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.46% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 72.8% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Lady of the Sea General Hospital, is 45.9 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
Plaquemines County, LA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 42/100
- Median home price
- $276k
- Property tax
- 0.46%
- Growing season
- 340 days (zone 10a)
- Annual rainfall
- 59.4"
- Broadband
- 72.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Lady of the Sea General Hospital, 45.9 mi
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Homesteading in Plaquemines County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Plaquemines Parish?
- Plaquemines Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 10a with a 340-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.7°F, and average winter lows of 48.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, tomatoes.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $276,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.46%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 72.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Lady of the Sea General Hospital is 45.9 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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