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243 RICHARD RD

OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
0
Baths
1,200 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$65 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$6,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,510
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
41
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
98
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
66
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
26
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySaint Landry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Opelousas High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Opelousas Jr. High SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Park Vista Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.8 mi

District: St. Landry Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70570These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,415
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.220 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,777
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,488
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.64 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

243 Richard Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Opelousas 70570
  • Older than 84% of homes in Saint Landry County

How it measures up in Opelousas 70570

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Opelousas 70570.

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 243 Richard Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOpelousas 70570Saint Landry County
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²40% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac75% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than198118% of homes16% of homes

About 243 Richard Rd

How big is 243 Richard Rd, Opelousas, LA?

243 Richard Rd, Opelousas, LA has 1,200 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 243 Richard Rd, Opelousas, LA built?

243 Richard Rd, Opelousas, LA was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

What schools serve 243 Richard Rd, Opelousas, LA?

243 Richard Rd, Opelousas, LA is assigned to Opelousas High School (high), rated D-; Opelousas Jr. High School (middle), rated F; Park Vista Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in St. Landry Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 Richard Rd, Opelousas, LA compare to other homes in Opelousas 70570?

Among the 16,091 homes in Opelousas 70570, it is bigger than 40% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1981 against a typical 2000). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 243 Richard Rd, Opelousas, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Richard Rd, Opelousas, LA was $65. The county assessed it at $6,110.

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