Grant Parish scores 73.0, well above the national median of 50.0, ranking in the 73rd percentile nationally. This reflects a parish with balanced strengths in affordability and moderate income levels.
2 / 5
Comfortably above state average
The parish ranks above Louisiana's 70.4 average, placing it in the upper middle tier of state counties. This positioning reflects competitive livability relative to peer parishes.
3 / 5
Balanced affordability with decent incomes
Grant Parish combines a cost score of 85.4 with median home value of $135,900 and moderate median household income of $61,112. The tax score of 84.4 (effective rate 0.636%) and health score of 62.7 round out solid fundamentals.
4 / 5
Income growth opportunities limited
The income score of 23.3 suggests constrained earning potential compared to national peers. The high risk score of 70.4 indicates notable economic or environmental uncertainties that warrant closer examination.
5 / 5
For families seeking rural stability and value
Grant Parish suits families and individuals seeking a balance of affordability, decent healthcare access, and a rural lifestyle. The parish works best for those with stable employment or income sources outside the local economy.
Grant Parish scores 73.0, well above the national median of 50.0, ranking in the 73rd percentile nationally. This reflects a parish with balanced strengths in affordability and moderate income levels.
Comfortably above state average
The parish ranks above Louisiana's 70.4 average, placing it in the upper middle tier of state counties. This positioning reflects competitive livability relative to peer parishes.
Balanced affordability with decent incomes
Grant Parish combines a cost score of 85.4 with median home value of $135,900 and moderate median household income of $61,112. The tax score of 84.4 (effective rate 0.636%) and health score of 62.7 round out solid fundamentals.
Income growth opportunities limited
The income score of 23.3 suggests constrained earning potential compared to national peers. The high risk score of 70.4 indicates notable economic or environmental uncertainties that warrant closer examination.
For families seeking rural stability and value
Grant Parish suits families and individuals seeking a balance of affordability, decent healthcare access, and a rural lifestyle. The parish works best for those with stable employment or income sources outside the local economy.
Score breakdown
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
At 0.636%, Grant Parish's effective property tax rate runs above the national median of 0.420%, placing it in the top 25% nationally. The median tax bill of $864 reflects lower-than-average home values ($135,900), making the rate burden higher proportionally despite lower absolute costs.
Second-highest rate in Louisiana
Grant Parish ranks among Louisiana's most heavily taxed parishes at 0.636%, well above the state average of 0.421%. Only East Baton Rouge Parish approaches this level, making Grant one of the state's most expensive parishes for property owners.
Much higher than surrounding parishes
Grant Parish's 0.636% rate significantly exceeds nearby Iberia Parish (0.351%), Iberville Parish (0.328%), and Evangeline Parish (0.273%). On a $150,000 home, Grant residents pay roughly $954 annually versus $400–500 in adjacent parishes.
Highest effective burden in region
On the median home value of $135,900, Grant residents pay approximately $864 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, this reaches $1,199 when other assessments are factored in.
Many homeowners overpay here
Grant Parish's high tax rate makes assessment accuracy critical—overpayments are costly. If your property's assessed value seems inflated, file an appeal with the parish assessor to potentially recover substantial annual savings.
Grant Parish renters spend 15.8% of income on rent, well below the national affordability threshold of 18%, with median household income of $61,112 substantially exceeding most rural parishes. This combination of solid wages and moderate rents creates genuine housing security.
Above Louisiana's affordability average
Grant's 15.8% rent-to-income ratio beats Louisiana's state average of 19.5 by 3.7 points, putting it in the state's more affordable tier. The median rent of $806 runs just 8% above the state average, supported by income that exceeds most parishes.
Highest income, solid affordability
Grant Parish's median income of $61,112 ranks second in this group (behind East Feliciana's $72,899), paired with moderate rent of $806—higher than several neighbors but justified by stronger earning power. Renters here allocate less of their income to housing than in most comparable rural parishes.
Income advantage drives affordability
Renters paying $806 monthly dedicate just 15.8% of the $61,112 median income to housing, while owners paying $561 (11%) enjoy exceptional affordability. The parish's above-average wages make housing costs manageable despite slightly higher rents than some neighbors.
Grant Parish offers real stability
Grant Parish combines strong local incomes ($61,112) with moderate rents and affordable home prices ($135,900), delivering genuine affordability for working families. If you value rural character without sacrificing financial security, this parish deserves serious consideration.
Grant Parish median household income of $61,112 trails the national median of $74,755 by 18%, yet outperforms roughly 40% of U.S. counties. The parish reflects a more prosperous rural economy than many Louisiana counterparts.
Solid performer in Louisiana
Grant's $61,112 exceeds Louisiana's state average of $55,250 by 11%, ranking it in the upper half of parishes. The parish benefits from timber, oil and gas, and agricultural operations that provide stable wages.
Regional leader among peers
Grant Parish's $61,112 leads Franklin Parish ($44,103) and Evangeline Parish ($42,273) while trailing East Feliciana Parish ($72,899). The parish stands out as an economic anchor in central Louisiana's rural corridor.
Housing costs stay affordable
At 15.8%, Grant's rent-to-income ratio is well below the 30% affordability standard, freeing meaningful income for savings. The median home value of $135,900 remains within reach for median-income households.
Build on stable earnings
Grant Parish's solid income and affordable housing position residents to save aggressively and invest confidently. Prioritize retirement contributions, explore real estate investment in your stable market, and consider diversifying into stocks and bonds.
Life expectancy edges near state average despite isolation
Grant residents live to 72.9 years, matching Louisiana's state average of 72.5 years and performing better than several neighboring parishes on life expectancy. However, 24.9% report poor or fair health, indicating ongoing chronic disease management challenges despite reasonable life span outcomes.
Parish performs above average on longevity metrics
Grant's 72.9-year life expectancy places it above state median, a notable achievement for a rural parish with limited urban healthcare infrastructure. The 7.9% uninsured rate is slightly below state average, suggesting residents have relatively strong insurance access.
Critical provider shortage despite decent health outcomes
Grant has only 5 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest provider density among these eight parishes and a severe access barrier. Mental health care is also limited at 78 providers per 100,000, forcing residents to travel significant distances for both primary and psychiatric care.
Insurance coverage meaningless without local providers
While 92.1% of Grant residents carry insurance, the extreme scarcity of primary care providers in the parish means insured patients often must travel 30+ miles for basic care. This geographic barrier effectively undermines insurance benefits for routine preventive services and chronic disease management.
Coverage enables care access beyond parish borders
If you're uninsured in Grant Parish, enrolling through Louisiana Medicaid or healthcare.gov ensures you can seek care from providers in nearby parishes without facing out-of-pocket costs. Your insurance follows you wherever you travel for needed care.
Grant Parish's composite risk score of 29.61 and very-low rating place it among America's safest counties, well below national averages across most hazard categories. Minimal flood (40.08) and wildfire (39.28) risks define the parish's protective profile, while tornado (60.85) and hurricane (65.16) risks remain moderate. For a naturally hazardous nation, Grant residents enjoy exceptional disaster safety.
Grant Parish is Louisiana's second-safest
At 29.61, Grant Parish ranks just 8 points above East Carroll Parish (21.60) as Louisiana's two safest communities, sitting 32.7 points below the state average of 62.37. This dramatic safety advantage reflects Grant's distance from coastal hurricane corridors and relatively stable geology. The parish represents one of Louisiana's most protected environments.
Only Grant and Franklin rival Grant's safety
Grant Parish (29.61) ranks among the region's safest alongside Franklin Parish (35.91), with East Carroll even lower at 21.60. All three dramatically outpace the moderate-to-high risk profiles of Evangeline (75.92), East Feliciana (56.42), and East Baton Rouge (97.96). Grant's safety is remarkable even within its already-protective region.
Tornadoes present the primary risk
Tornadoes rank as Grant Parish's highest hazard at 60.85, though this remains moderate compared to state averages. Hurricane risk (65.16) follows as a secondary concern, while earthquake (36.58), wildfire (39.28), and flood (40.08) risks all remain low to moderate. The parish's hazard profile is relatively benign by Louisiana standards.
Maintain basic coverage and awareness
Standard homeowners insurance with tornado and windstorm protection provides ample coverage for Grant Parish's low-to-moderate threat profile. Flood insurance is typically unnecessary unless in a designated floodplain, and hurricane coverage is optional given the parish's distance from major tropical systems. Your focus should remain on tornado preparedness and maintaining adequate emergency supplies.