Red River Parish
LA · Pop. 7,529 · Rural County
Red River Parish is a rural county in Louisiana, spanning 389 square miles with 7,529 residents at a density of 19.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, cotton, corn. A median home price of $103,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.54% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.7°F and average winter lows of 35.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 54.8 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Christus Coushatta Health Care Center is 5.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 36.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 227-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.54% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $103,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Christus Coushatta Health Care Center, with an emergency room, is just 5.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 19.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 36.5% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- A poverty rate of 29.4% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Red River Parish, LA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 80/100
- Median home price
- $103k
- Property tax
- 0.54%
- Growing season
- 227 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 54.8"
- Broadband
- 36.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Christus Coushatta Health Care Center, 5.6 mi
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Homesteading in Red River Parish: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Red River Parish?
- Red River Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 227-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.7°F, and average winter lows of 35.9°F. The established crops are hay, cotton, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $103,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.54%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 36.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Christus Coushatta Health Care Center is 5.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 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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