LaSalle Parish scores 77.5, 55% above the national median of 50.0, ranking as one of the strongest-performing parishes in this analysis. This elite positioning reflects exceptional affordability combined with reasonable income and health conditions.
2 / 5
Louisiana's top performer here
LaSalle Parish scores 77.5, well above Louisiana's state average of 70.4, making it the highest-scoring parish among these eight counties. It stands as a standout example of balanced livability across multiple dimensions.
3 / 5
Exceptional affordability and low taxes
LaSalle Parish excels with a tax score of 90.4 (0.421% effective rate) and cost score of 87.8, featuring the lowest median rent at just $576 monthly and median home values of $137,200. It also demonstrates outstanding risk resilience (87.9, by far the highest), indicating strong environmental and economic stability.
4 / 5
Income growth remains limited
The income score of 27.2 reflects a median household income of $67,077, solid but not exceptional. For households prioritizing wealth building and upward mobility, income potential represents the main constraint.
5 / 5
Best overall value in rural Louisiana
LaSalle Parish suits budget-conscious families, retirees, and workers seeking maximum affordability with strong stability and minimal risk exposure. It offers exceptional value for those who can work remotely or pursue flexible employment.
LaSalle Parish scores 77.5, 55% above the national median of 50.0, ranking as one of the strongest-performing parishes in this analysis. This elite positioning reflects exceptional affordability combined with reasonable income and health conditions.
Louisiana's top performer here
LaSalle Parish scores 77.5, well above Louisiana's state average of 70.4, making it the highest-scoring parish among these eight counties. It stands as a standout example of balanced livability across multiple dimensions.
Exceptional affordability and low taxes
LaSalle Parish excels with a tax score of 90.4 (0.421% effective rate) and cost score of 87.8, featuring the lowest median rent at just $576 monthly and median home values of $137,200. It also demonstrates outstanding risk resilience (87.9, by far the highest), indicating strong environmental and economic stability.
Income growth remains limited
The income score of 27.2 reflects a median household income of $67,077, solid but not exceptional. For households prioritizing wealth building and upward mobility, income potential represents the main constraint.
Best overall value in rural Louisiana
LaSalle Parish suits budget-conscious families, retirees, and workers seeking maximum affordability with strong stability and minimal risk exposure. It offers exceptional value for those who can work remotely or pursue flexible employment.
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
At 0.421%, LaSalle Parish's effective tax rate sits 25% below the national median of 0.565%, placing it in the bottom third nationally. Homeowners pay $578 annually on a median home valued at $137,200—just 21% of the national median tax of $2,690.
Right at Louisiana's state average rate
LaSalle Parish's 0.421% effective tax rate matches Louisiana's state average exactly, with a median property tax of $578 well below the state median of $732. This positions the parish as representative of typical Louisiana tax burdens.
Balanced among rural northeast parishes
LaSalle Parish's 0.421% rate sits between Jackson Parish (0.330%) and Lincoln Parish (0.499%), making it the median-taxed parish across northeast Louisiana's rural corridor. It's slightly lower than neighboring Catahoula and Concordia parishes.
What homeowners actually pay yearly
On LaSalle Parish's median home value of $137,200, the annual property tax is approximately $578 without a mortgage and $1,150 with one. This comes to roughly $48 per month for mortgage-free homeowners—moderate by state standards.
Appeal assessments on rural and timberland
LaSalle Parish's rural character means many properties include timber, farm land, or recreational acreage often overvalued by assessors. Owners of these properties should provide recent appraisals and comparable sales to challenge assessments that exceed fair market value.
LaSalle Parish: exceptional national affordability leader
With a stunning 10.3% rent-to-income ratio, LaSalle Parish dramatically outperforms the national average and every other Louisiana parish in this group. The median rent of just $576/month on a $67,077 income creates the most affordable rental market imaginable.
Unmatched housing affordability in Louisiana
LaSalle Parish's 10.3% rent-to-income ratio shatters the Louisiana state average of 19.5%, delivering nearly half the housing burden of typical parishes. Its $576/month median rent represents the lowest in this eight-parish comparison by a wide margin.
Rural gem with remarkable affordability edge
LaSalle's $576/month rent is $143 cheaper than the next-most affordable parish (Jackson at $719), and its 10.3% ratio is unmatched. While median income of $67,077 ranks middling, the extraordinary rent-to-income balance creates unparalleled affordability.
Rent takes just 10.3% of income; homeownership reasonable
Renters dedicate only $576 monthly—just 10.3% of $67,077 income—leaving substantial earnings for other needs. Homeowners pay $693/month on a modest $137,200 median home value, making purchase accessible for most households.
LaSalle Parish: America's most affordable option here
This rural parish delivers housing costs that seem impossible by national standards—10.3% rent burden puts it in a league of its own. If affordability is paramount and you can embrace rural living, LaSalle Parish deserves serious consideration.
LaSalle Parish households earn $67,077 annually, 10% below the national median of $74,755. The parish ranks among Louisiana's highest-performing counties despite rural characteristics.
Top-tier parish earnings
LaSalle Parish median household income of $67,077 exceeds Louisiana's state average by $11,827. The parish ranks at the very top of all Louisiana counties for household earnings.
Regional income leader
LaSalle Parish at $67,077 nearly matches Lafayette Parish ($67,660) and vastly outpaces Jackson Parish ($43,345) by $23,732. The parish demonstrates exceptional economic performance for a rural north-central Louisiana community.
Extraordinary housing affordability
LaSalle Parish residents spend only 10.3% of household income on rent—by far the lowest ratio in this group. This exceptional affordability combined with median home value of $137,200 positions households to save aggressively.
Leverage affordability for wealth
LaSalle Parish households earning $67,077 with just 10.3% rent burden should invest 25% or more of income into retirement accounts, stocks, and real estate. The combination of solid income and ultra-low housing costs creates remarkable wealth-building capacity.
At 73.0 years, LaSalle Parish residents live about 1.6 years less than the U.S. average of 71.4 years—and slightly above Louisiana's 72.5-year average by a narrow margin. Over one in five report poor or fair health, a warning sign of preventive care gaps.
Below-average health in rural north
LaSalle Parish's 73.0-year life expectancy sits just barely above Louisiana's 72.5 average, placing it in the lower-middle range statewide. The 22.3% poor/fair health rate suggests rural residents face barriers to preventive care.
Strongest primary care of rural parishes
LaSalle Parish has 54 primary care providers per 100K residents—the highest among rural parishes in this group, though still far below Lafayette's 108. Mental health access at 88 per 100K is the lowest in this cohort, a potential care gap.
Uninsured above state and region
At 8.9% uninsured, LaSalle Parish exceeds Louisiana's 8.1% state average and most neighbors, meaning roughly 1 in 11 residents lack health insurance. Limited mental health providers compound the challenge for uninsured residents with behavioral health needs.
Close LaSalle's coverage gap
LaSalle Parish's 8.9% uninsured rate is among the highest here, and limited mental health providers mean uncovered residents face double barriers. Visit healthcare.gov, call 1-800-318-2596, or contact LaSalle Parish Health Unit to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans.
LaSalle Parish scores 12.15 on the composite risk scale, earning a Very Low rating and ranking among America's safest counties for natural disasters. Your parish's inland northeast position shields it from the coastal and storm-system hazards that plague lower Louisiana.
Louisiana's Safest Parish
LaSalle Parish's composite score of 12.15 is the lowest in Louisiana, less than one-fifth the state average of 62.37. Your parish stands as a genuine natural disaster refuge within a state historically battered by major storms and floods.
Safest Spot in Northeast Louisiana
While neighboring Jackson Parish scores 26.18 and Lincoln Parish reaches 64.34, LaSalle Parish at 12.15 offers the lowest overall hazard exposure in the entire northeast region. Your geographic position—far inland and elevated—provides natural protection.
Hurricane Risk Remains Your Baseline
Hurricane risk (65.04) represents LaSalle Parish's highest hazard score, though this reflects only indirect exposure from distant Gulf storms. All other risk categories (flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake) score well below the state average.
Standard Coverage Meets Your Needs
LaSalle Parish residents can rely on standard homeowners insurance without urgency for specialized flood or named-storm policies, though keeping basic coverage current remains important. Verify your policy covers wind and hail, which account for most residential claims even in low-risk areas.