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Natchitoches, LA — ZIP 71457

Population: 24,370 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA) is $191,960 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $248,000 after a median 103.5 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$191,960

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

103.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,960
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
-5.2%
5-year appreciation
-4.8%
10-year appreciation
+6.9%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$212,696
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
$248,000
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$135
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
103.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
97
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
63
1-year forecast
-1.9%
New listings (monthly)
21

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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts, Natchitoches Parish
Schools include
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts, East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School, Natchitoches Central High School, M.R. Weaver Elementary School, Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.9%
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)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 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
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,806
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,504

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (9 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Natchitoches Regional Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) (44 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-117 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.9%
Median annual property tax
$822
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
62.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,685
Average weekly wage
$823
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

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

How it compares

ZIP 71457State medianUS median
Median home value$191,960$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$248,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market104 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$822$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 71457?
$191,960.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 71457?
$248,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 71457?
Median days on market: 103.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 71457?
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 71457?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 71457 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71457?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71457?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71457?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 71457?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 71457 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71457?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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