10 Best Places to Retire in Louisiana

8. Vernon Parish

Cost of living: 18% lower than US average
Crime: 43
Physicians per 100k: 96
Median House Value: $88,300
Insider Monkey Score: 39.6

Named after the home of George Washington, Mt. Vernon, Vernon Parish was created in 1871 from lands belonging mainly to Natchitoches, Rapides, and Sabine Parishes. A number of colleges and universities are located in the parish, with some such as Louisiana State University, Central Michigan University, and Northwestern State University.

Best Places to Retire in Louisiana