Vermilion County
LA · Pop. 57,031 · Suburban County
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana covers 1,172 square miles with a population of 57,031 and a density of 48.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on rice, sugarcane, hay. A median home price of $160,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.34% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 308-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.4°F and average winter lows of 44°F. Annual rainfall averages 62.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital is 14 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 82.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is 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 0.34% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $160,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A strong agricultural economy built on rice, sugarcane, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 4% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- 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 19.2% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Vermilion County, LA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 70/100
- Median home price
- $160k
- Property tax
- 0.34%
- Growing season
- 308 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 62.3"
- Broadband
- 82.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, 14 mi
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Homesteading in Vermilion County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Vermilion Parish?
- Vermilion Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 308-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.4°F, and average winter lows of 44°F. The established crops are rice, sugarcane, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $160,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.34%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 82.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital is 14 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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