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Ragley, LA — ZIP 70657

Population: 5,254 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70657 (Ragley, LA) is $250,987 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $87,500 after a median 510 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$250,987

Median home value

-2.6%

1-year change

510

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$250,987
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.3%
5-year appreciation
-9.9%
10-year appreciation
+2.5%
All-time peak (2020-10)
$288,690
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$87,500
Median price per sqft
$68
Median days on market
510 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
14
1-year forecast
-4.3%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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 Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Gulf State Utilities-North Ryan Street (18.5 mi — proposed for listing)
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
72.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.2 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
1.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,134
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,460

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Habetz Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL, DEQUINCY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+30 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,007
Housing built before 1970
5.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
61.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,573
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
52.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,183
Average weekly wage
$985
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

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

How it compares

ZIP 70657State medianUS median
Median home value$250,987$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$87,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market510 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,573$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 ZIP 70657?
$250,987.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70657?
$87,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70657?
Median days on market: 510 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70657?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,031/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70657?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, drought, hurricane.
Is ZIP 70657 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70657?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70657?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70657?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 70657 walkable?
Walkability index: 1.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70657?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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