St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Louisiana. Population: 22,159.
The median annual property tax in St. Landry Parish is $425, which is 42% lower than the Louisiana state average and 78% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.30% on a median home value of $142,900. Property taxes represent 0.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$425
-42% vs State
-78% vs US
Median Home Value
$142,900
-12% vs State
-32% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.30%
-29% vs State
-68% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$581
$48/mo
Without Mortgage
$284
$24/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $425 -4.7% | 0.30% |
| 2022 | $446 +6.7% | 0.30% |
| 2021 | $418 +20.8% | 0.33% |
| 2020 | $346 +13.8% | 0.28% |
| 2019 | $304 | 0.28% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$45,637
per year
Monthly Tax
$35
per month
Other Counties in Louisiana
Red River Parish
Tax: $555/yr Rate: 0.54%
Natchitoches Parish
Tax: $766/yr Rate: 0.47%
Bienville Parish
Tax: $299/yr Rate: 0.32%
Madison Parish
Tax: $208/yr Rate: 0.23%
Tangipahoa Parish
Tax: $887/yr Rate: 0.43%
St. James Parish
Tax: $1,043/yr Rate: 0.53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. Landry Parish is $425 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.30% on a median home value of $142,900.
How does St. Landry Parish property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. Landry Parish are 78% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.30% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in St. Landry Parish? ▼
In St. Landry Parish, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $581 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $284. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. Landry Parish? ▼
Property taxes in St. Landry Parish represent approximately 0.9% of the median household income of $45,637. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.