Pointe Coupee County
LA · Pop. 20,438 · Suburban County
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana covers 557 square miles with a population of 20,438 and a density of 36.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on sugarcane, soybeans, hay. A median home price of $175,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.28% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 277-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.9°F and average winter lows of 41.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 58.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Pointe Coupee General Hospital is 8.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 83.9% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 277-day growing season in USDA zone 9a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.28% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $175,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Pointe Coupee General Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on sugarcane, soybeans, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
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.
At a glance
Pointe Coupee County, LA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 80/100
- Median home price
- $175k
- Property tax
- 0.28%
- Growing season
- 277 days (zone 9a)
- Annual rainfall
- 58.8"
- Broadband
- 83.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Pointe Coupee General Hospital, 8.7 mi
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Homesteading in Pointe Coupee County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pointe Coupee Parish?
- Pointe Coupee Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9a with a 277-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.9°F, and average winter lows of 41.4°F. The established crops are sugarcane, soybeans, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $175,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.28%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 83.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Pointe Coupee General Hospital is 8.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital 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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