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Sunshine, LA

Sunshine, LA.

Population: 487 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sunshine, LA is $254,000. Homes sell for a median $174,000 after a median 142 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$254,000

Median home value

142

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$254,000
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
$174,000
Median list price
$179,450
Median price per sqft
$126
1-year sale-price change
-82.9%
Median days on market
142 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%

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

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)
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)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Capitol Lakes (11.4 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)

Annual precipitation
66.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Southern Helicopters Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
33
Hospitals include
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER ST MARY, NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
3.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.0%
Median annual property tax
$866
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,064
Average weekly wage
$1,692
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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

How it compares

SunshineState medianUS median
Median sale price$174,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market142 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$866$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 Sunshine, LA?
$254,000.
What is the median sale price in Sunshine, LA?
$174,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sunshine, LA?
Median days on market: 142 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sunshine, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Sunshine, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sunshine, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sunshine, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Sunshine, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sunshine, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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