Best Places to Retire in Louisiana: As ranked by SmartAsset

SmartAsset, a financial technology company, recently released its third annual study on the Best Places to Retire. The study rates cities by their tax friendliness, recreational and social opportunities for seniors, and availability of medical care. According to the study, West Monroe ranks as one of the top spots in Louisiana.

For a detailed look at how West Monroe compared to other top cities in Louisiana, check the table below:

Rank	City	Tax	Doctors' Offices per 1,000 People	Recreation Centers per 1,000 People	Retirement Centers per 1,000 people	% of Seniors	Best Place to Retire Index
1	Covington, LA	19.6%	15.6	2.7	0.2	14.2%	37.60
2	Mandeville, LA	19.7%	8.2	1.7	0.2	15.8%	26.51
3	West Monroe, LA	20.6%	7.0	1.4	0.2	17.0%	21.90
4	Marksville, LA	18.2%	3.6	0.5	0.0	15.1%	20.30
5	Denham Springs, LA	20.0%	3.0	1.6	0.4	15.3%	19.72
6	Slidell, LA	19.6%	4.5	0.8	0.1	16.2%	19.69
7	Thibodaux, LA	19.3%	4.1	1.0	0.1	14.8%	19.63
8	Gonzales, LA	19.4%	3.0	1.2	0.2	16.9%	19.52
9	Lafayette, LA	18.9%	4.2	0.6	0.0	12.1%	18.32
10	Ponchatoula, LA	18.0%	1.8	0.4	0.0	13.6%	17.77

Additional information on the study, including the methodology and interactive map, can be found here: https://smartasset.com/retirement/retirement-calculator?year=2017#Louisiana
This free study is distributed annually to community leaders in the ranking areas. Please let me know if you would like any additional information regarding the study, and I am happy to help.