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Sarepta, LA — ZIP 71071

Population: 2,159 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 71071 (Sarepta, LA) is $100,600. Homes sell for a median $203,500 after a median 195 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$100,600

Median home value

195

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$100,600
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
$203,500
Median list price
$117,000
Median price per sqft
$91
1-year sale-price change
+12.4%
Median days on market
195 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
6

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
North Webster Junior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, hail, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
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)

Annual precipitation
51.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,201
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,647

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Morgan Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+2 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
41.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Median annual property tax
$590
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
65.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,232
Average weekly wage
$960
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

ZIP 71071State medianUS median
Median sale price$203,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market195 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$590$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 71071?
$100,600.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 71071?
$203,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 71071?
Median days on market: 195 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 71071?
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 71071?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, hail, heatWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 71071 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71071?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71071?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71071?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 71071?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 71071 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71071?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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