10 Best Places to Retire in Louisiana

10. Richland Parish

Cost of living: 20.3% lower than US average
Crime: 49
Physicians per 100k: 101
Median House Value: $80,200
Insider Monkey Score: 39

Notable for being the birthplace of NBA legend Elvin Hayes and musician Tim McGraw, to name a few, Richland parish is located in northern Louisiana. The first public library in the state was in Richland Parish, built in 1925 by the Lambda Kappa Club.

9. Evangeline Parish

Cost of living: 20.5% lower than US average
Crime: 52
Physicians per 100k: 109
Median House Value: $76,600
Insider Monkey Score: 39.3

Settled mainly by French immigrants, Evangeline Parish was created from land originally belonging to St. Landry Parish. It is also interesting to note that people from the Canary Islands have migrated to the area, hence the Spanish surnames. The parish is also home to a part of the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge.
Best Places to Retire in Louisiana