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Start, LA

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Population
852
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
74 ft
Median Home Value
$162,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$110,278
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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Start is a quiet rural community nestled in Richland Parish, surrounded by wide-open farmland and the calm waters of northeastern Louisiana. Best known as the hometown of country music singer Tim McGraw, this unincorporated corner of the parish offers a peaceful pace where neighbors know one another and life stays grounded. Expansive skies, family farms, and quiet spots around Crew Lake give the area a distinctly relaxed, down-home atmosphere.

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Local families appreciate having Start Elementary School right in the community, providing a welcoming environment for kids from pre-K through eighth grade. The area's rural setting comes with convenient connectivity along Interstate 20 and Highway 80, putting Rayville's parish services and Monroe's shopping and medical centers just a short drive away. For anyone seeking acreage, quiet evenings, and friendly neighbors within reach of city conveniences, Start makes a charming place to call home.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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