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Saint Joseph, LA

Saint Joseph, LA.

Population: 1,369 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Saint Joseph, LA is $233,210 — down 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $849,000 after a median 13 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$233,210

Median home value

-8.2%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$233,210
1-year appreciation
-8.2%
3-year appreciation
-24.7%
5-year appreciation
-30.5%
All-time peak (2020-11)
$378,841
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
$849,000
Median list price
$675,000
Median price per sqft
$381
1-year sale-price change
+51.6%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
103.3%
Active listings
12
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$644/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$819/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$892/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,355/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
10.4 : 1
Schools include
Tensas High School, Tensas Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
78.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.2 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Natchez National Historical Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Natchez National Historical Park, Vicksburg National Military Park, Poverty Point National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Tensas Parish Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER, RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER, MADISON PARISH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-35 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
43.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
40.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
520
Average weekly wage
$885
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Mining, Construction

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

How it compares

Saint JosephState medianUS median
Median home value$233,210$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$849,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market13 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 Saint Joseph, LA?
$233,210.
What is the median sale price in Saint Joseph, LA?
$849,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Saint Joseph, LA?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Saint Joseph, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $892/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saint Joseph, LA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Saint Joseph, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Saint Joseph, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saint Joseph, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saint Joseph, LA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Saint Joseph, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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