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Athens, LA — ZIP 71003

Population: 792 (Census ACS)

Homes sell for a median $234,931 after a median 153 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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153

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

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
$234,931
Median price per sqft
$154
Median days on market
153 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
88.7%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$644/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$791/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$892/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,091/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)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant (24.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Homer Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) (39 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
SOUTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC, CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM, NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
41.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.3%
Median annual property tax
$253
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
6.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,581
Average weekly wage
$928
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Wholesale Trade, Utilities

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

How it compares

ZIP 71003State medianUS median
Median sale price$234,931$224,934$319,906
Median days on market153 days64 days48 days
Median annual property tax$253$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 sale price in ZIP 71003?
$234,931.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 71003?
Median days on market: 153 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 71003?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $892/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71003?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71003?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71003?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71003?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71003?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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