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Louisiana estimator · ACS 2024 · 64 counties

Louisiana Property Tax Calculator

Property taxes run below the U.S. norm in Louisiana. Enter your home value and county for an estimate built on the state's 0.55% measured average rate.

0.55%
LA avg eff. rate
$1,180
state median bill
0.92%
U.S. avg rate

County effective rates from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024. See our methodology.

Rate-band peers for the Louisiana estimator

Before treating Louisiana's 0.55% average as typical, open these nearest-rate jurisdictions (Arkansas and West Virginia).

Highest effective rates among Louisiana counties

# County Eff. rateMedian tax
1 Orleans Parish 0.83% $2,606/yr
2 St. Tammany Parish 0.71% $2,028/yr
3 East Baton Rouge Parish 0.67% $1,656/yr
4 Bossier Parish 0.64% $1,445/yr
5 West Feliciana Parish 0.63% $1,556/yr
6 Caddo Parish 0.62% $1,085/yr
7 St. Helena Parish 0.61% $469/yr
8 Grant Parish 0.60% $862/yr
9 St. Charles Parish 0.59% $1,562/yr
10 Lafayette Parish 0.57% $1,380/yr

Top 10 of 64 Louisiana counties by effective rate (median tax ÷ median home value), ACS 2024. Each county links to its full profile.

What the data shows for Louisiana

Primary signal

County rates diverge enough to change the estimate

County rates span more than a fourfold range inside Louisiana (0.15% to 0.83%); the statewide average hides enormous local differences.

Decision signal 2

More counties sit below the national rate than above

Of the 64 Louisiana counties with measured ACS 2024 data, 0 carry an effective rate above the 0.92% national average while 64 sit below it.

Decision signal 3

The median annual bill has a monthly reading

At the median, a Louisiana homeowner's $1,180 annual bill works out to about $98 a month on top of mortgage, insurance, and utilities, one reason the effective rate matters as much as the sticker price when comparing locations.

Decision signal 4

A median-home worked example anchors the scale

A home at Louisiana's median value of $216,500 pays roughly $1,191 a year at the 0.55% state average rate, but about $1,797 at Orleans Parish's 0.83% rate versus $325 at East Feliciana Parish's 0.15%.

Decision signal 5

The statewide rate sits in the low-burden group

Louisiana falls in the lowest third of states for effective property tax rates (40 of 51), averaging 0.55% versus 0.92% nationally.

Reading these numbers correctly matters. An effective rate is a measured outcome, not a posted tax rate: it captures what typical homeowners actually paid after exemptions, assessment ratios, and every overlapping levy settled out. That makes it the most comparable single figure across county lines, where statutory mill rates are defined against different assessment bases and cannot be compared directly. Two counties with identical posted rates can produce very different real bills, and the reverse is just as common. Lenders use a similar logic when they estimate escrow: a percentage of value, calibrated to the taxing jurisdiction. Treat the figures here the same way, as a calibrated starting point that tells you which jurisdictions are expensive relative to home value, and confirm the exact bill with the assessor before you commit.

How This Calculator Works

The estimate multiplies your entered home value by a measured effective property tax rate: median taxes paid divided by median home value from Census Bureau ACS 2024 data, either for your selected Louisiana county or for the state as a whole.

This is a representative estimate, not your bill: actual Louisiana taxes depend on your assessed value, exemptions you qualify for, and municipal levies. Verify with your county assessor before making financial decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do property tax rates vary within Louisiana?
Across the 64 Louisiana counties with published ACS 2024 data, effective rates run from 0.15% to 0.83%. That spread is why choosing your county gives a much closer estimate than the statewide average.
How does Louisiana compare to the national average?
Louisiana falls in the lowest third of states for effective property tax rates (40 of 51), averaging 0.55% versus 0.92% nationally.
What is the typical property tax bill in Louisiana?
The Census Bureau's state-level ACS 2024 estimate puts Louisiana's median annual property tax at $1,180, on a median home value of $216,500. A home at a different price point scales roughly proportionally, which is what this calculator computes for you.
How is my Louisiana property tax estimate calculated?
The estimate is your home value times an effective rate measured by the Census Bureau (ACS 2024): median taxes actually paid divided by median home value. County selection swaps in your county's own rate; otherwise the 0.55% Louisiana average applies. Even in a low-tax state, individual assessments and exemptions shift the real bill.
Does this estimate include exemptions?
Not individually. The measured rate already reflects the blended effect of exemptions across each county, but your own homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemption is not applied. If one covers you, expect an actual Louisiana bill somewhat below the estimate. Confirm with your county assessor.

PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. Estimates multiply your input by Louisiana county or state effective rates (median taxes paid ÷ median home value), ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-08-09.