Terrebonne County
LA · Pop. 107,362 · Suburban County
Terrebonne Parish sits in Louisiana across 1,230 square miles, home to 107,362 people at 87.3 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on sugarcane, hay, haylage. A median home price of $189,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.45% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 308-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.7°F and average winter lows of 45.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 62.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center is 18.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.7% 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 308-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.45% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $189,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
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 agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Terrebonne County, LA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 62/100
- Median home price
- $189k
- Property tax
- 0.45%
- Growing season
- 308 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 62.3"
- Broadband
- 98.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, 18.8 mi
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Homesteading in Terrebonne County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Terrebonne Parish?
- Terrebonne Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 308-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.7°F, and average winter lows of 45.4°F. The established crops are sugarcane, hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $189,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.45%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center is 18.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 5 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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