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Hicks, LA

Hicks, LA.

Population: 21,275 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hicks, LA is $175,015 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $277,500 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,202/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, cold wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$175,015

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$175,015
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
+2.6%
10-year appreciation
+6.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$187,662
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
$277,500
Median list price
$235,000
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
+12.1%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
114
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
102
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,202/mo
1-year rent change
+7.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$767/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$842/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,560/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
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
Schools include
East Leesville Early Childhood Center, Hicks High School, Leesville High School, Leesville Junior High School, Pickering Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, hurricane, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
228
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Creosote DeRidder (23.8 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
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.5 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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,578
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,369

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Self Forward Landing Strip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Polk Army Air Field (POE) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
BYRD REGIONAL HOSPITAL, FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF LEESVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-305 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
21.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.4%
Median annual property tax
$796
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
52.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,355
Average weekly wage
$948
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

HicksState medianUS median
Typical home value$175,015$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$277,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,202/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$796$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 Hicks, LA?
$175,015.
What is the median sale price in Hicks, LA?
$277,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hicks, LA?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Hicks, LA?
Typical rent: $1,202/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hicks, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, hurricane, ice storm, strong wind.
Is Hicks, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hicks, LA. 228 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 Hicks, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hicks, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hicks, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hicks, LA?
9 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hicks, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hicks, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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