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Ragley, LA — ZIP 70657

Population: 5,254 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 70657 (Ragley, LA) is $252,989 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $307,900 after a median 42 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,989

Typical home value

-2.4%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$252,989
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.2%
5-year appreciation
-9.9%
10-year appreciation
+0.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2020)
$292,263
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
$307,900
Median list price
$306,500
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
+14.8%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
-1.1%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$716/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$782/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,023/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,251/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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)
ice storm, lightning, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
66
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Gulf State Utilities-North Ryan Street (18.5 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.3 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
1.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,134
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,460

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Habetz Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL, LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+30 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2007
Housing built before 1970
5.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
61.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,573
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
52.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,088
Average weekly wage
$1,091
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
81

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

How it compares

ZIP 70657State medianUS median
Typical home value$252,989$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$307,900$225,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,573$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 typical home value in ZIP 70657?
$252,989.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70657?
$307,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70657?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70657?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,023/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70657?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, drought, hurricane.
Is ZIP 70657 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 70657. 66 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70657?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70657?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70657?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 70657 walkable?
Walkability index: 1.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70657?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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