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Midland, LA

Midland, LA.

Population: 2,699 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Midland, LA is $86,100. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$86,100

Median home value

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$86,100
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$628/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$690/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$902/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,075/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,267/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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
Schools include
Midland High School, Morse Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
SBA Shipyard (6.9 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
67.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,087
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,753

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
59
Nearest airport
Lewis Flying Services Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
23
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-89 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
27.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.0%
Median annual property tax
$234
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
45.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,192
Average weekly wage
$895
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
147

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

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Midland, LA?
$86,100.
What is typical rent in Midland, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $902/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Midland, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Midland, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Midland, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Midland, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Midland, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Midland, LA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Midland, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Midland, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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