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Elton, LA

Elton, LA.

Population: 2,434 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Elton, LA is $122,475 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $39,900 after a median 32 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$122,475

Typical home value

+4.6%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$122,475
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
-8.6%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2021)
$138,106
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
$39,900
Median list price
$39,900
Median price per sqft
$39
1-year sale-price change
-75.1%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$641/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$704/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,217/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,315/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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
Schools include
Elton High School, Elton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, hurricane, ice storm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
EVR-Wood Treating/Evangeline Refining Company (14.9 mi)
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
67.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.6 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,649
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,685

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Tietjes Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) (39 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
31
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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)
-89 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
41.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.9%
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
34.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,072
Average weekly wage
$898
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

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

How it compares

EltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$122,475$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$39,900$225,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$199$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 Elton, LA?
$122,475.
What is the median sale price in Elton, LA?
$39,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Elton, LA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Elton, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $921/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elton, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, hurricane, ice storm, tornado.
Is Elton, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Elton, LA. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Elton, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elton, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elton, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elton, LA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Elton, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elton, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elton, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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