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Louisiana

For Americans thinking of retiring to Louisiana from another state, or comparing it with a move abroad. Prices in Louisiana run at 88.2 against a US average of 100, with housing at 63.1. We cover Louisiana's 64 counties on the map below, each with a page of its own, and no town in depth yet.

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5), 2024-12-31

Where Louisiana stands Tier 9 of 16
Cost of living 88.2
Taxes on a retired couple USD $1,908
Healthcare access 37 % of residents 65+
Safety 18.1 per 100,000 a year
Climate 5.1 months a year
Natural-hazard risk USD $2.72 per USD $1,000 of buildings

The six figures, with sources and dates · how tiers are set

Louisiana is not compared with a town — compare two towns instead. Why?

Louisiana, a state of the United States, is not the same kind of thing as a town: it spans many counties and very different places. Putting a state-wide average beside one town's own figures produces a number that looks like an answer and describes nothing a person would experience — so the engine refuses that pairing rather than rendering it thinly. A town against another town, here or abroad, is like-for-like. Build a comparison →

Research in progress. Our quality assessment of the official sources for the United States is not finished yet. Every figure published here is sourced and dated.

Louisiana's 64 counties

Every county in Louisiana on its own figures, against every US county that has the same figure. Pick a county on the map or in the list.

  • Lowest fifth of US counties
  • Middle fifth
  • Highest fifth (darker = a larger share 65+)
  • No figure

Outlines: US Census Bureau, cartographic boundary files (2024). A fifth is among every US county holding the figure, so a color means the same thing in every state.

All 64 counties, with their figures
  • Acadia Parish

    57,032 residents, 11,078 aged 65 or older (19.4 %)

    Cost of living
    87.2 Cheaper than 66 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lafayette, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,087 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    12.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 24 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.34 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 5 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Crowley, Rayne, Church Point (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Acadia Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Allen Parish

    22,672 residents, 3,876 aged 65 or older (17.1 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $894 Lower than 100 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Allen Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.95 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 20 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Oakdale, Kinder, Oberlin (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Allen Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Ascension Parish

    135,105 residents, 19,970 aged 65 or older (14.8 %)

    Cost of living
    90.8 Cheaper than 39 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,901 Lower than 85 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    9.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 36 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $2.83 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 8 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Sorrento (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Ascension Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Assumption Parish

    19,720 residents, 4,530 aged 65 or older (23.0 %)

    Cost of living
    90.8 Cheaper than 39 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,285 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Assumption Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.65 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 4 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest place: Napoleonville (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Assumption Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Avoyelles Parish

    37,941 residents, 7,738 aged 65 or older (20.4 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $712 Lower than 100 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    16.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 17 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.18 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 61 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Avoyelles Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Beauregard Parish

    36,673 residents, 6,821 aged 65 or older (18.6 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,247 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Beauregard Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.64 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 31 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: DeRidder, Merryville (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Beauregard Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Bienville Parish

    12,269 residents, 2,924 aged 65 or older (23.8 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,059 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Bienville Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.16 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 63 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Arcadia, Ringgold, Gibsland (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Bienville Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Bossier Parish

    131,867 residents, 22,127 aged 65 or older (16.8 %)

    Cost of living
    84.8 Cheaper than 87 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $2,226 Lower than 76 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    7.1 per 100,000 a year Lower than 52 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.10 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 69 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Bossier City, Haughton, Shreveport (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Bossier Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Caddo Parish

    224,226 residents, 47,178 aged 65 or older (21.0 %)

    Cost of living
    84.8 Cheaper than 87 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $2,161 Lower than 78 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    31.1 per 100,000 a year Lower than 3 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.08 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 71 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Shreveport, Blanchard, Greenwood (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Caddo Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Calcasieu Parish

    208,466 residents, 38,147 aged 65 or older (18.3 %)

    Cost of living
    85.9 Cheaper than 76 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lake Charles, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,561 Lower than 92 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    8.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 41 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $2.92 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Calcasieu Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Caldwell Parish

    9,344 residents, 1,850 aged 65 or older (19.8 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,557 Lower than 92 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Caldwell Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.26 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 55 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,278 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Clarks, Grayson, Columbia (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Caldwell Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Cameron Parish

    4,718 residents, 1,021 aged 65 or older (21.6 %)

    Cost of living
    85.9 Cheaper than 76 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lake Charles, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,618 Lower than 91 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Cameron Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $5.89 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 0 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    No incorporated place in this county (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Cameron Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Catahoula Parish

    8,223 residents, 1,923 aged 65 or older (23.4 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,117 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Catahoula Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.08 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 71 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Jonesville, Sicily Island, Harrisonburg (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Catahoula Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Claiborne Parish

    13,354 residents, 3,359 aged 65 or older (25.2 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,518 Lower than 93 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Claiborne Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.54 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 36 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,278 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Homer, Haynesville, Athens (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Claiborne Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Concordia Parish

    17,836 residents, 3,659 aged 65 or older (20.5 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,295 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    24.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 7 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $0.75 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,278 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Vidalia, Ferriday, Clayton (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Concordia Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • De Soto Parish

    27,381 residents, 5,691 aged 65 or older (20.8 %)

    Cost of living
    84.8 Cheaper than 87 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,220 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    14.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 20 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.16 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 64 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport (Census, 1 July 2024).

    De Soto Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • East Baton Rouge Parish

    456,180 residents, 79,399 aged 65 or older (17.4 %)

    Cost of living
    90.8 Cheaper than 39 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $2,330 Lower than 73 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    28.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 5 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.45 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 42 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Baton Rouge, Central, Zachary (Census, 1 July 2024).

    East Baton Rouge Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • East Carroll Parish

    6,760 residents, 1,150 aged 65 or older (17.0 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $965 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    East Carroll Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.07 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 72 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest place: Lake Providence (Census, 1 July 2024).

    East Carroll Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • East Feliciana Parish

    18,911 residents, 4,620 aged 65 or older (24.4 %)

    Cost of living
    90.8 Cheaper than 39 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $520 Lower than 100 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    East Feliciana Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.57 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 34 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Jackson, Clinton, Slaughter (Census, 1 July 2024).

    East Feliciana Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Evangeline Parish

    31,980 residents, 6,179 aged 65 or older (19.3 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,017 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    15.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 19 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.97 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 19 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Ville Platte, Mamou, Pine Prairie (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Evangeline Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Franklin Parish

    19,002 residents, 3,991 aged 65 or older (21.0 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,087 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Franklin Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $0.98 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 79 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Winnsboro, Wisner, Gilbert (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Franklin Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Grant Parish

    22,075 residents, 3,962 aged 65 or older (17.9 %)

    Cost of living
    85.7 Cheaper than 82 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alexandria, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $2,105 Lower than 80 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Grant Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.50 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Colfax, Montgomery, Dry Prong (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Grant Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Iberia Parish

    66,846 residents, 13,360 aged 65 or older (20.0 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,262 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    22.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 10 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.99 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 3 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: New Iberia, Jeanerette, Loreauville (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Iberia Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Iberville Parish

    29,579 residents, 6,097 aged 65 or older (20.6 %)

    Cost of living
    90.8 Cheaper than 39 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,126 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    23.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 8 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $2.88 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 8 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: St. Gabriel, Plaquemine, White Castle (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Iberville Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Jackson Parish

    15,834 residents, 3,377 aged 65 or older (21.3 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,066 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Jackson Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.06 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 72 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Jonesboro, Chatham, Hodge (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Jackson Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Jefferson Parish

    431,398 residents, 88,462 aged 65 or older (20.5 %)

    Cost of living
    92.6 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,827 Lower than 87 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    2 hospitals in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    15.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 19 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $4.43 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 1 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Kenner, Gretna, Harahan (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Jefferson Davis Parish

    31,471 residents, 6,125 aged 65 or older (19.5 %)

    Cost of living
    85.9 Cheaper than 76 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lake Charles, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,026 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Jefferson Davis Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.14 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 6 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Jennings, Welsh, Lake Arthur (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Lafayette Parish

    257,949 residents, 43,368 aged 65 or older (16.8 %)

    Cost of living
    87.2 Cheaper than 66 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lafayette, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,988 Lower than 83 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    13.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 24 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.03 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 6 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Lafourche Parish

    95,505 residents, 17,942 aged 65 or older (18.8 %)

    Cost of living
    85.1 Cheaper than 85 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,874 Lower than 85 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    9.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 36 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $4.24 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Thibodaux, Lockport, Golden Meadow (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • LaSalle Parish

    15,154 residents, 2,677 aged 65 or older (17.7 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,558 Lower than 92 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    LaSalle Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.42 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 43 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Jena, Olla, Urania (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Lincoln Parish

    48,360 residents, 7,468 aged 65 or older (15.4 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,618 Lower than 91 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    11.7 per 100,000 a year Lower than 28 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.02 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 77 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Ruston, Grambling, Choudrant (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Livingston Parish

    155,036 residents, 23,571 aged 65 or older (15.2 %)

    Cost of living
    90.8 Cheaper than 39 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,618 Lower than 91 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    5.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 71 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $4.77 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 1 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Denham Springs, Walker, Livingston (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Madison Parish

    8,844 residents, 1,835 aged 65 or older (20.7 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,139 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Madison Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.15 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 64 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Tallulah, Richmond, Delta (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Morehouse Parish

    23,705 residents, 5,642 aged 65 or older (23.8 %)

    Cost of living
    83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Monroe, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,561 Lower than 92 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    29.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 4 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.01 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 78 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Bastrop, Mer Rouge, Collinston (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Natchitoches Parish

    36,089 residents, 7,062 aged 65 or older (19.6 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,543 Lower than 92 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    24.5 per 100,000 a year Lower than 7 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 74 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Natchitoches, Campti, Provencal (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Orleans Parish

    362,154 residents, 65,389 aged 65 or older (18.1 %)

    Cost of living
    92.6 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $2,889 Lower than 57 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    46.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 1 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.99 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 3 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest place: New Orleans (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Ouachita Parish

    158,542 residents, 27,693 aged 65 or older (17.5 %)

    Cost of living
    83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Monroe, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,898 Lower than 85 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    17.1 per 100,000 a year Lower than 16 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $0.84 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 89 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Monroe, West Monroe, Richwood (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Plaquemines Parish

    22,256 residents, 3,643 aged 65 or older (16.4 %)

    Cost of living
    92.6 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,765 Lower than 88 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Plaquemines Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $4.39 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 1 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    No incorporated place in this county (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Pointe Coupee Parish

    19,520 residents, 4,787 aged 65 or older (24.5 %)

    Cost of living
    90.8 Cheaper than 39 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,103 Lower than 98 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Pointe Coupee Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $0.96 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 81 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: New Roads, Livonia, Fordoche (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Rapides Parish

    125,877 residents, 24,693 aged 65 or older (19.6 %)

    Cost of living
    85.7 Cheaper than 82 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Alexandria, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,933 Lower than 84 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    23.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 8 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $0.91 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 85 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Alexandria, Pineville, Ball (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Red River Parish

    7,165 residents, 1,552 aged 65 or older (21.7 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,480 Lower than 93 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Red River Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.33 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 49 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Coushatta, Martin, Hall Summit (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Richland Parish

    19,582 residents, 4,023 aged 65 or older (20.5 %)

    Cost of living
    83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Monroe, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $989 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Richland Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $0.84 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 90 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Rayville, Delhi, Mangham (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • Sabine Parish

    21,834 residents, 5,267 aged 65 or older (24.1 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,376 Lower than 95 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Sabine Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.65 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 30 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Many, Zwolle, Pleasant Hill (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • St. Bernard Parish

    45,642 residents, 6,748 aged 65 or older (14.8 %)

    Cost of living
    92.6 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,661 Lower than 90 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    14.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 20 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $4.02 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    No incorporated place in this county (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • St. Charles Parish

    50,586 residents, 9,479 aged 65 or older (18.7 %)

    Cost of living
    92.6 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $2,073 Lower than 80 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    10.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 31 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $4.99 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 1 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    No incorporated place in this county (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • St. Helena Parish

    10,758 residents, 2,527 aged 65 or older (23.5 %)

    Cost of living
    90.8 Cheaper than 39 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $2,124 Lower than 79 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    St. Helena Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.89 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 21 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Greensburg, Montpelier (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • St. James Parish

    18,938 residents, 4,253 aged 65 or older (22.5 %)

    Cost of living
    92.6 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,839 Lower than 86 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    22.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 9 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.68 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 3 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Lutcher, Gramercy (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • St. John the Baptist Parish

    39,875 residents, 7,652 aged 65 or older (19.2 %)

    Cost of living
    92.6 Cheaper than 30 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,589 Lower than 91 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    18.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 14 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $4.08 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    No incorporated place in this county (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • St. Landry Parish

    80,765 residents, 16,161 aged 65 or older (20.0 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,009 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    22.3 per 100,000 a year Lower than 9 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.77 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 25 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Opelousas, Eunice, Sunset (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • St. Martin Parish

    51,106 residents, 10,471 aged 65 or older (20.5 %)

    Cost of living
    87.2 Cheaper than 66 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lafayette, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,545 Lower than 92 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    11.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 29 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.38 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 5 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, Henderson (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • St. Mary Parish

    46,552 residents, 9,643 aged 65 or older (20.7 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,373 Lower than 95 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    12.6 per 100,000 a year Lower than 25 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.76 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 3 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Morgan City, Franklin, Patterson (Census, 1 July 2024).

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  • St. Tammany Parish

    279,108 residents, 58,209 aged 65 or older (20.9 %)

    Cost of living
    92.7 Cheaper than 29 % of the other 3,142 US counties Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $2,499 Lower than 67 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    7.4 per 100,000 a year Lower than 50 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $4.35 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 1 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Slidell, Mandeville, Covington (Census, 1 July 2024).

    St. Tammany Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Tangipahoa Parish

    141,346 residents, 24,218 aged 65 or older (17.1 %)

    Cost of living
    84.5 Cheaper than 87 % of the other 3,142 US counties Hammond, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,450 Lower than 94 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    14.8 per 100,000 a year Lower than 20 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.80 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 3 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Hammond, Ponchatoula, Amite City (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Tangipahoa Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Tensas Parish

    3,700 residents, 1,117 aged 65 or older (30.2 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $896 Lower than 100 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Tensas Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.09 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 70 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Newellton, St. Joseph, Waterproof (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Tensas Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Terrebonne Parish

    104,163 residents, 18,963 aged 65 or older (18.2 %)

    Cost of living
    85.1 Cheaper than 85 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,563 Lower than 92 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    10.0 per 100,000 a year Lower than 34 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    7.0 months a year More than 95 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $4.67 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 1 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest place: Houma (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Terrebonne Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Union Parish

    20,561 residents, 5,033 aged 65 or older (24.5 %)

    Cost of living
    83.6 Cheaper than 92 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Monroe, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,612 Lower than 91 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Union Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.43 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 42 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,278 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Farmerville, Bernice, Marion (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Union Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Vermilion Parish

    57,671 residents, 10,973 aged 65 or older (19.0 %)

    Cost of living
    87.2 Cheaper than 66 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Lafayette, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,262 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Vermilion Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    6.0 months a year More than 88 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $4.09 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 2 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Abbeville, Kaplan, Maurice (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Vermilion Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Vernon Parish

    45,091 residents, 7,084 aged 65 or older (15.7 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,838 Lower than 86 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Vernon Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.72 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 27 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Leesville, New Llano, Rosepine (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Vernon Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Washington Parish

    44,937 residents, 9,740 aged 65 or older (21.7 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,140 Lower than 97 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    23.9 per 100,000 a year Lower than 8 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $3.36 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 5 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Bogalusa, Franklinton, Varnado (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Washington Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Webster Parish

    34,948 residents, 8,144 aged 65 or older (23.3 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,259 Lower than 96 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    1 hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Webster Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.28 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 53 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,266 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Minden, Springhill, Sibley (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Webster Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • West Baton Rouge Parish

    28,756 residents, 4,736 aged 65 or older (16.5 %)

    Cost of living
    90.8 Cheaper than 39 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,905 Lower than 85 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    17.2 per 100,000 a year Lower than 16 % of the other 767 US counties
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.05 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 74 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Addis, Port Allen, Brusly (Census, 1 July 2024).

    West Baton Rouge Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • West Carroll Parish

    9,156 residents, 2,278 aged 65 or older (24.9 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    West Carroll Parish has no property-tax figure: the Census publishes no single median taxes paid or home value for it (too few sample cases, or a median beyond the end of its table).
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    West Carroll Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    5.0 months a year More than 39 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $0.96 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 81 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $5,074 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Oak Grove, Epps, Kilbourne (Census, 1 July 2024).

    West Carroll Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • West Feliciana Parish

    15,134 residents, 3,036 aged 65 or older (20.1 %)

    Cost of living
    90.8 Cheaper than 39 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $2,217 Lower than 77 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    West Feliciana Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.66 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 30 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest place: St. Francisville (Census, 1 July 2024).

    West Feliciana Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

  • Winn Parish

    14,961 residents, 2,534 aged 65 or older (16.9 %)

    Cost of living
    82.5 Cheaper than 99 % of the other 3,142 US counties Its area's figure: every county in the area shares it. Louisiana nonmetropolitan portion, US = 100
    Taxes on a retired couple
    USD $1,048 Lower than 99 % of the other 3,110 US counties
    Healthcare access
    No hospital in the county rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS
    Safety
    Winn Parish had fewer than 20 homicides in 2020–2024: CDC WONDER publishes no reliable rate below that.
    Climate
    4.0 months a year More than 7 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Natural-hazard risk
    USD $1.39 per USD $1,000 of buildings Lower than 46 % of the other 3,143 US counties
    Medicare premiums
    Advantage USD $4,870 · Original + drug plan USD $5,510 a year for two Typical plans; premiums only, not the cost of care

    Largest places: Winnfield, Dodson, Calvin (Census, 1 July 2024).

    Winn Parish page →

    Sources and dates: under the list

Sources: US Census Bureau, county population estimates by age, 1 July 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, all items, of each county's metropolitan area or its state's nonmetropolitan portion; The state's published 2025 income-tax rules, the county's own local income tax where one is levied, and the county's Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household; CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026; CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by county of residence; CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al.; FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB); CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025).

Where Louisiana stands, on the six criteria

Louisiana's six figures are the ones that set its place on the state ranking, where it sits in Tier 9 of 16. Each is measured for the whole of Louisiana, not for any single place within it.

CriterionLouisiana
Cost of living
BEA price level, all items (US = 100); lower is better
88.2
Cheaper than 92% of the other 50 · housing 63.1 · goods 93.7 · utilities 71.5 · other services 95.7
BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5) · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-08-28
Taxes on a retired couple
state and local tax on the example retired couple, USD a year; lower is better
USD $1,908 (90% margin USD $1,884–$1,932)
Lower than 82% of the other 50
Each state's published 2025 income-tax rules and the Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household · figure for 2025
Healthcare access
share of residents 65+ living in a county with a 4- or 5-star CMS hospital; higher is better
37 % of residents 65+
Higher than 14% of the other 50
CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026, weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2026 · checked 2026-10-27
Safety
homicides per 100,000 a year, 2020–2024, by state of residence; lower is better
18.1 per 100,000 a year (95% interval 17.6–18.7)
Lower than 4% of the other 50
CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by state of residence · figure for 2024 · checked 2026-10-27
Climate
months a year whose mean daily high is 18–29 °C (64–84 °F), 1981–2010; more is better
5.1 months a year
More than 88% of the other 50
CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al., weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025) · figure for 2010 · checked 2026-10-27
Natural-hazard risk
expected yearly loss to buildings from natural hazards, per USD $1,000 of buildings; lower is better
USD $2.72 per USD $1,000 of buildings
Lower than 6% of the other 50
FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), state expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB) · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-10-27

Medicare in Louisiana

For the published example couple, both 67 and married: what Medicare premiums cost a year for two in Louisiana, and the most a bad year can cost. What care itself costs depends on a person's health, so it is not estimated here.

Medicare Advantage, with drug coverage

USD $4,870 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,870)

At most USD $18,270 in a bad year (from USD $13,870), with each person's in-network out-of-pocket maximum

The middle of the 21 plans offered here; "from" is the lowest premium among them.

Original Medicare, with a drug plan

USD $5,510 a year for two in premiums (from USD $4,997)

Medigap: no federal price list — not in this total.

No yearly maximum on Original Medicare alone.

Part B for two, plus the middle of the 8 standalone drug plans offered in the state.

The middle of Louisiana's 64 counties, weighted by residents 65 or older (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025).

The 2027 Part B premium is not yet published (CMS usually publishes it in November); 2026's is used.

Source: CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, plan year 2027; CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles (fact sheet, 14 Nov 2025).

Louisiana gives Medigap policyholders an annual 63-day open enrollment period beginning on their birthday to buy a standardized policy with equal or lesser benefits from the same insurer or an affiliate, without health-based denial. Louisiana's rule

Free, official Medicare counseling in Louisiana: Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), 1-800-259-5300 (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program).

Medicare when you retire to another state: choosing a plan

Retiring to Louisiana: pros and cons, by the figures

Retiring to Louisiana, judged on the six figures above: a pro is a figure in the top fifth of the states, a con one in the bottom fifth. Figures in between get no verdict.

Pros

  • Cost of living: cheaper than 92% of the other 50 (88.2). BEA Regional Price Parities by state, 2024 (SARPP, line codes 1-5)
  • Taxes on a retired couple: lower than 82% of the other 50 (USD $1,908). Each state's published 2025 income-tax rules and the Census ACS property-tax ratio, applied to the example household
  • Climate: more than 88% of the other 50 (5.1 months a year). CHELSA V2.1 monthly maximum temperature, 1981-2010 (~1 km), averaged over the county, Karger et al., weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025)

Cons

  • Healthcare access: lower than 86% of the other 50 (37 % of residents 65+). CMS, Hospital General Information (Care Compare), hospital overall star rating, release of 13 Aug 2026, weighted by each county's population 65+ (US Census Bureau, 1 July 2025)
  • Safety: higher than 96% of the other 50 (18.1 per 100,000 a year). CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death 2018-2024 (Single Race, final), by state of residence
  • Natural-hazard risk: higher than 94% of the other 50 (USD $2.72 per USD $1,000 of buildings). FEMA, National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), state expected annual loss to buildings (EAL_VALB)

Also shown, not scored

Louisiana's other state-wide figures: shown for context, not part of its tier. Measured for the whole of Louisiana — not for any single place within it.

MeasureValue
Population
Total resident population, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025.
How this is measured

Total resident population, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1. Bigger is not better — this axis exists for context, never for ranking.

4,618,189 people
Population 65 plus
Residents aged 65 or older, US Census Bureau estimate for 1 July 2025.
How this is measured

Resident population aged 65 or older, Census Bureau estimate as of 1 July 2025, as reported in SSA's Table 1.

868,225 people
Social security beneficiary share
Everyone receiving Social Security — retired, disabled, survivors and dependants — as a share of the population, 2025.
How this is measured

All OASDI beneficiaries — retired workers, disabled workers, survivors and dependants — as a percentage of the total resident population. SSA Table 1 (2025), population as of 1 July 2025. Not the same measure as the county-level retired-worker share.

21.5 percent

Source for every figure: SSA Table 1 (2025) · Census population as of 1 July 2025 · figure for 2025 · checked 2026-08-28 Official source

Taxes on a retired couple in Louisiana

We apply Louisiana's published rules for tax year 2025 to one example household and show the sum, line by line. These are rules already in force for 2025, not a projection.

The example household

Filing statusmarried filing jointly, both aged 67
Social SecurityUSD $45,000 a year, combined
Private pensionUSD $25,000 a year
IRA or 401(k) withdrawalUSD $20,000 a year
Home, for property taxUSD $350,000

An illustrative household, the same for every state so states can be compared. Each spouse holds half of each income. Your own figures will differ.

Louisiana's rules applied

Social Security taxable federally (IRC §86) IRS Publication 915, Social Security benefits worksheet (IRC §86) USD $25,975
Federal adjusted gross income IRS Publication 915, Social Security benefits worksheet (IRC §86) USD $70,975
Taxable Social Security exempt (code 07E) Louisiana Department of Revenue, 2025 IT-540 Instructions, Schedule E − USD $25,975
Annual retirement income exemption, age 65 or older (code 06E) Louisiana Department of Revenue, 2025 IT-540 Instructions, Schedule E − USD $24,000
State adjusted gross income Louisiana Department of Revenue, 2025 IT-540 Instructions (revised 7-26) USD $21,000
Standard deduction, married filing jointly Louisiana Department of Revenue, 2025 IT-540 Instructions, Line 8 − USD $25,000
Taxable income Louisiana Department of Revenue, 2025 IT-540 Instructions (revised 7-26) USD $0
Tax at the 2025 rates Louisiana Department of Revenue, 2025 IT-540 Instructions (revised 7-26) USD $0
State income tax Louisiana Department of Revenue, 2025 IT-540 Instructions (revised 7-26) USD $0
Property tax on a USD $350,000 home, at the state's median taxes paid ÷ median home value US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25103 USD $1,908
State and local tax, a year USD $1,908

Federal income tax is left out: it is the same in every state, so it cannot separate them. Sales tax is left out too: it depends on what a household buys, and no state publishes an average of its local rates. The rate is listed below.

The rules behind the sum

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