Iberia Parish scores 68.1, above the national median of 50.0, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The score reflects solid affordability and tax benefits as core strengths.
2 / 5
Slightly below Louisiana's state average
The parish scores just below the state average of 70.4, placing it in the middle tier of Louisiana counties. This reflects a parish with trade-offs between strong tax benefits and lower incomes.
3 / 5
Strong tax and cost advantages
Iberia Parish excels with a tax score of 92.4 (effective rate 0.351%) and cost score of 81.9, with median home value of $156,000. The parish also boasts a notably low risk score of 9.4, suggesting environmental or economic stability.
4 / 5
Income and health outcomes need attention
The income score of 21.1 reflects median household income of just $57,811, limiting savings and investment capacity. Health outcomes (60.8) lag peer parishes, suggesting residents should assess local healthcare quality.
5 / 5
For retirees and those seeking stability
Iberia Parish suits retirees and individuals prioritizing tax efficiency, environmental stability, and affordable housing over income growth. The parish works best for those with secure pension or investment income.
Iberia Parish scores 68.1, above the national median of 50.0, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. The score reflects solid affordability and tax benefits as core strengths.
Slightly below Louisiana's state average
The parish scores just below the state average of 70.4, placing it in the middle tier of Louisiana counties. This reflects a parish with trade-offs between strong tax benefits and lower incomes.
Strong tax and cost advantages
Iberia Parish excels with a tax score of 92.4 (effective rate 0.351%) and cost score of 81.9, with median home value of $156,000. The parish also boasts a notably low risk score of 9.4, suggesting environmental or economic stability.
Income and health outcomes need attention
The income score of 21.1 reflects median household income of just $57,811, limiting savings and investment capacity. Health outcomes (60.8) lag peer parishes, suggesting residents should assess local healthcare quality.
For retirees and those seeking stability
Iberia Parish suits retirees and individuals prioritizing tax efficiency, environmental stability, and affordable housing over income growth. The parish works best for those with secure pension or investment income.
Score breakdown
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
At 0.351%, Iberia Parish's effective property tax rate sits comfortably below the national median of 0.420%, placing it in the nation's bottom 35%. The median tax bill of $547 is just 20% of the national median of $2,690, aided by median home values below the national average at $156,000.
Below-average rate statewide
Iberia Parish's 0.351% effective rate trails Louisiana's state average of 0.421%, offering homeowners lighter-than-typical tax burdens. The median annual bill of $547 is below the state median of $732.
Mid-range among regional parishes
Iberia Parish's 0.351% rate falls between affordable parishes like Evangeline (0.273%) and higher-taxed Grant Parish (0.636%). On a $150,000 home, Iberia residents pay roughly $525 annually—less than Grant but more than most neighboring options.
Reasonable tax for the region
On the median home value of $156,000, Iberia residents pay approximately $547 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, the figure rises to $706 when other assessments are included.
Assessment appeal could help
Iberia Parish homeowners should review their property assessments for accuracy. If your home's assessed value is too high, an appeal to the parish assessor can lower your annual bill.
Iberia Parish renters spend 18.5% of income on rent, just above the national affordability threshold of 18%, supported by median household income of $57,811 that, while below the U.S. average of $74,755, exceeds most rural Louisiana parishes. This positions Iberia as one of the region's more balanced housing markets.
Better than state average affordability
Iberia's 18.5% rent-to-income ratio beats Louisiana's state average of 19.5% by a full point, while median rent of $891 sits just 2% above the state average. The parish delivers solid affordability for a regional commercial center.
Mid-range rents, above-average income
Iberia's median rent of $891 trails East Baton Rouge ($1,121) significantly but exceeds most rural parishes, aligned with its stronger median income of $57,811. Adjacent Iberville Parish rents at $817 with similar income, giving Iberia a 9% rent premium.
Balanced housing burden
Renters paying $891 monthly dedicate 18.5% of $57,811 income to housing, while owners paying $688 (14.3%) fare modestly better. Both housing types remain well within affordability guidelines, supported by above-average regional incomes.
Iberia blends affordability with amenities
Iberia Parish offers better-than-average Louisiana affordability (18.5% rent-to-income) plus a more developed economy than purely rural parishes, home median value of $156,000, making it attractive for those seeking regional job access without major metropolitan costs. Consider this parish if you want rural character with urban-adjacent economic opportunity.
Iberia Parish households earn $57,811 annually, falling 23% short of the national median of $74,755. The parish lags most metro areas but maintains solid middle-class wages by rural standards.
Moderate earner in state
Iberia's $57,811 exceeds Louisiana's state average of $55,250 by 5%, placing it slightly above the middle of parishes. The parish benefits from oil and gas refining, petrochemicals, and a diversified economy centered on the Teche region.
Competitive with nearby parishes
Iberia's $57,811 edges Iberville Parish ($57,459) and trails East Baton Rouge Parish ($63,075) to the north. The parishes form a cohesive economic zone anchored by petroleum and chemical industries.
Housing remains accessible
At 18.5%, Iberia's rent-to-income ratio sits comfortably below 30%, indicating stable housing affordability for renters. The median home value of $156,000 aligns well with household earning capacity.
Steady path to financial security
Iberia residents earning nearly $58,000 should automate savings and explore employer benefits like 401(k) matching. Consider consulting a financial advisor about debt reduction strategies and long-term wealth building in your stable economy.
Life expectancy trails national average by seven years
Iberia residents live to 71.7 years, falling significantly short of the national average of 78.9 years and slightly below Louisiana's state average. About 25.2% report poor or fair health, indicating substantial chronic disease burden across the parish.
Parish ranks in middle tier of state health metrics
Iberia's life expectancy and health perception place it near Louisiana's state median, performing slightly better than rural northern parishes but worse than urban centers. The 8.6% uninsured rate is slightly above state average, pointing to modest insurance access gaps.
Moderate provider access limited by mental health gaps
Iberia has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a reasonable density for a parish of its size and rural character. Mental health providers are scarce at 160 per 100,000, creating a significant gap for residents managing depression, anxiety, and trauma alongside chronic physical conditions.
Insurance gaps and mental health shortage combine
With 91.4% of residents insured, most Iberia residents can access primary care, but the low density of mental health providers means psychiatric support requires travel or long waits. The 8.6% uninsured population faces double barriers: cost and scarcity of available care.
Secure coverage to access available primary care
If you're uninsured in Iberia Parish, enroll through Louisiana Medicaid or healthcare.gov to access the primary care providers in your community. Insurance removes the cost barrier to preventive care and chronic disease management.
Iberia Parish's composite risk score of 90.62 places it in the relatively-moderate category but ranks among the most hazard-exposed counties nationally. Extreme hurricane exposure (97.29) and elevated tornado risk (91.57) combine with substantial flooding (81.42) to create a severe multi-hazard environment. The parish sits in America's upper tier of disaster-prone locations.
Iberia ranks among Louisiana's highest-risk
At 90.62, Iberia Parish scores 28.2 points above Louisiana's state average of 62.37, making it one of the state's most hazardous regions. Only East Baton Rouge Parish (97.96) scores higher, with Iberia occupying a clear second-place position in statewide disaster risk. Residents face substantially greater threats than most Louisiana communities.
Second only to East Baton Rouge in risk
Iberia (90.62) trails only East Baton Rouge (97.96) but far outpaces every other nearby parish, including Iberville (73.73), East Feliciana (56.42), and Evangeline (75.92). Its hurricane exposure is among the state's highest and its tornado risk nearly rivals the highest-risk parishes. Iberia ranks unmistakably in Louisiana's most dangerous tier.
Hurricanes and tornadoes threaten relentlessly
Hurricanes dominate Iberia Parish's threat landscape at 97.29, nearly the highest possible score, while tornadoes add severe secondary risk at 91.57. Flooding (81.42) compounds these threats during tropical systems and heavy rainfall events. This trinity of hazards creates an exceptionally challenging disaster environment requiring year-round preparedness.
Comprehensive insurance is absolutely essential
Homeowners must carry full windstorm/hurricane insurance, flood insurance through NFIP (especially given coastal location), and maximum homeowners coverage to address tornado and wind damage. Hurricane shutters, roof reinforcement, and proper elevation for flood risk are critical physical investments. With Iberia's extreme exposure, maintaining 100% replacement-cost coverage is not optional—it's a survival necessity.