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Hicks, LA — ZIP 71446

Population: 21,275 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 71446 (Hicks, LA) is $168,036 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $235,750 after a median 80 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,149/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$168,036

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$168,036
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-3.1%
5-year appreciation
+2.3%
10-year appreciation
+5.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$180,825
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
$235,750
Median list price
$247,950
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
-8.4%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
-1.8%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,149/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
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
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
North Polk Elementary School, East Leesville Elementary School, Hicks High School, Leesville High School, Leesville 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)
lightning, coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Creosote DeRidder (23.8 mi)
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
71.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,578
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,369

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Self Forward Landing Strip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Polk Army Air Field (POE) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BYRD REGIONAL HOSPITAL, FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF LEESVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-305 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
21.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.4%
Median annual property tax
$796
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
52.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,749
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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

How it compares

ZIP 71446State medianUS median
Median home value$168,036$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$235,750$225,000$325,000
Median days on market80 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,149/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$796$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 71446?
$168,036.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 71446?
$235,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 71446?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 71446?
Typical rent: $1,149/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71446?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is ZIP 71446 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71446?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71446?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71446?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 71446?
10 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 71446 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71446?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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