Best Counties for Families in Louisiana 2026

63 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in Louisiana

1Cameron Parish

75.1

2West Feliciana Parish

All 63 Family-Ranked Counties in Louisiana

Rank	County	Persona Score	Overall Score
1	Cameron Parish, LA	81	75.1
2	West Feliciana Parish, LA	73	65.8
3	Vernon Parish, LA	69	64.3
4	Assumption Parish, LA	68	69.4
5	Allen Parish, LA	65	68.4
6	Claiborne Parish, LA	64	68.8
7	Plaquemines Parish, LA	63	54.9
8	Winn Parish, LA	62	67.8
9	Union Parish, LA	62	66.8
10	West Carroll Parish, LA	62	68.4
11	De Soto Parish, LA	61	65.1
12	Natchitoches Parish, LA	60	63.1
13	Bienville Parish, LA	60	64.2
14	East Carroll Parish, LA	59	63.3
15	Iberia Parish, LA	59	59.3
16	Red River Parish, LA	58	64.2
17	Sabine Parish, LA	57	63.8
18	East Feliciana Parish, LA	55	61.8
19	Beauregard Parish, LA	54	57.1
20	Caldwell Parish, LA	53	58.8
21	Jackson Parish, LA	53	64.2
22	Vermilion Parish, LA	52	57.6
23	Grant Parish, LA	52	53.8
24	St. Charles Parish, LA	51	48.8
25	St. Tammany Parish, LA	51	44.1
26	Webster Parish, LA	50	58.1
27	Avoyelles Parish, LA	50	58.3
28	Iberville Parish, LA	49	52.2
29	West Baton Rouge Parish, LA	48	46.9
30	Tensas Parish, LA	48	59.6
31	Richland Parish, LA	48	58.1
32	St. James Parish, LA	47	51.8
33	Catahoula Parish, LA	46	58.9
34	Acadia Parish, LA	46	55.4
35	Caddo Parish, LA	46	47.7
36	Jefferson Davis Parish, LA	46	53.1
37	Calcasieu Parish, LA	45	44.6
38	St. Mary Parish, LA	44	48.9
39	Franklin Parish, LA	44	54
40	Livingston Parish, LA	43	43.3
41	Pointe Coupee Parish, LA	43	54.3
42	Madison Parish, LA	42	56.6
43	Lafourche Parish, LA	41	47.1
44	Lincoln Parish, LA	41	49.8
45	Ascension Parish, LA	40	41.2
46	Terrebonne Parish, LA	40	43.5
47	St. John the Baptist Parish, LA	38	43.1
48	St. Bernard Parish, LA	37	42.5
49	Evangeline Parish, LA	35	50.6
50	St. Martin Parish, LA	34	47.6
51	Bossier Parish, LA	34	36.2
52	St. Landry Parish, LA	32	46.1
53	St. Helena Parish, LA	31	46.9
54	Washington Parish, LA	31	46.4
55	Concordia Parish, LA	29	45.8
56	Rapides Parish, LA	26	36
57	Jefferson Parish, LA	26	34.2
58	Lafayette Parish, LA	25	34.3
59	Morehouse Parish, LA	25	42.2
60	Ouachita Parish, LA	24	35.3
61	East Baton Rouge Parish, LA	23	31.4
62	Tangipahoa Parish, LA	20	34.1
63	Orleans Parish, LA	15	24

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Louisiana?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Cameron Parish ranks as the top family county in Louisiana with a family score of 81.

How many counties in Louisiana are ranked for families?

We rank 63 counties in Louisiana for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.