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Hosston, LA

Hosston, LA.

Population: 470 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hosston, LA is $83,100. Homes sell for a median $206,500 after a median 339 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$83,100

Median home value

339

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$83,100
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$206,500
Median price per sqft
$70
1-year sale-price change
+101.5%
Median days on market
339 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
89.3%
Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$832/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$926/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,045/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant (21.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
288
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Gilliam Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
RIVERVIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM, SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
32.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
48.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
93,449
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
267

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HosstonState medianUS median
Median sale price$206,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market339 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$199$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hosston, LA?
$83,100.
What is the median sale price in Hosston, LA?
$206,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hosston, LA?
Median days on market: 339 days.
What is typical rent in Hosston, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,045/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hosston, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Hosston, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hosston, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hosston, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Hosston, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hosston, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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