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Quitman, LA

Quitman, LA.

Population: 2,437 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Quitman, LA is $150,954 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $186,000 after a median 143 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$150,954

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

143

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$150,954
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
-2.5%
5-year appreciation
+0.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2023)
$162,188
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
$186,000
Median list price
$270,000
Median price per sqft
$104
1-year sale-price change
-59.6%
Median days on market
143 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
92.6%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$644/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$819/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$892/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,312/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
Schools include
Quitman High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
66.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Jonesboro Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER LSU HEALTH MONROE, NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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)
-47 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
22.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$675
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
30.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,872
Average weekly wage
$1,122
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Finance & Insurance

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

How it compares

QuitmanState medianUS median
Typical home value$150,954$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$186,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market143 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$675$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 Quitman, LA?
$150,954.
What is the median sale price in Quitman, LA?
$186,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Quitman, LA?
Median days on market: 143 days.
What is typical rent in Quitman, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $892/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Quitman, LA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Quitman, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Quitman, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Quitman, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Quitman, LA?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Quitman, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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