Winn County
LA · Pop. 13,506 · Rural County
Winn Parish sits in Louisiana across 950 square miles, home to 13,506 people at 14.2 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, peas. The median home price is $103,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.31%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 236-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.6°F and average winter lows of 36.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 57.1 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Winn Parish Medical Center is 1.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 32.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 236-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.31% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $103,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Winn Parish Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 1.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 14.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 32.9% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- A poverty rate of 22% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Winn County, LA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 82/100
- Median home price
- $103k
- Property tax
- 0.31%
- Growing season
- 236 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 57.1"
- Broadband
- 32.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Winn Parish Medical Center, 1.2 mi
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Homesteading in Winn County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Winn Parish?
- Winn Parish is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 236-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.6°F, and average winter lows of 36.7°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, peas.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $103,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.31%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 32.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Winn Parish Medical Center is 1.2 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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