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Ethel, LA

Ethel, LA.

Population: 3,990 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ethel, LA is $240,848 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 36 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,848

Typical home value

+1.9%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$240,848
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
-1.1%
5-year appreciation
+0.3%
10-year appreciation
+21.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$257,923
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
$320,000
Median list price
$210,000
Median price per sqft
$212
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,149/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,842/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)
cold wave, drought, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Exide Baton Rouge (17.9 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
78.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,423
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,714

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Natchez National Historical Park (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Howell 1 Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL, UNIVERSAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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)
-40 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
9.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.3%
Median annual property tax
$364
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
33.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,664
Average weekly wage
$1,173
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

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

How it compares

EthelState medianUS median
Typical home value$240,848$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$320,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$364$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 Ethel, LA?
$240,848.
What is the median sale price in Ethel, LA?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ethel, LA?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Ethel, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,149/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ethel, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hurricane, tornado.
Is Ethel, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Ethel, LA. 10 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 Ethel, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ethel, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ethel, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Ethel, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ethel, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Ethel

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