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re: Best Louisiana City or Town to retire in if you had to live in Louisiana.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:17 am to BarleyPop
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:17 am to BarleyPop
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If you don't have one of about 10 different last names, or have a bunch of friends with those names...do not move to Point Coupee Parish!
Same for Zachary/St Francisville/Port Hudson/Pride/part of Central. Nepots and cronies run amok in politics and public service jobs. “Just’good ol’ baws”
This post was edited on 2/1/23 at 9:43 am
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Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:29 am to CrystalPreserves
I hear Bogalusa is nice.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:52 am to Lickitty Split
New Iberia is very nice
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:22 am to teke184
The question depends on circumstances.
I would avoid anything south of I-10. Not that it’s bad. I think Cajun country especially is the tits with the best people in the world. But frick dealing with hurricane force winds and the potential for storm surge. When I’m 60-70 years old, I want to be in an area that is close to the water (driving distance) but far enough away to be vulnerable to extreme wind damage or flooding.
Why would you choose Louisiana if you have a pension or taxable 401k? Louisiana is trying to phase out retirement income tax but they haven’t yet. Mississippi has phased these items out of their tax code already. That doesn’t matter for some folks though who might not have taxable income during retirement.
Why would you need to be near amenities you rarely use? You are retired. You have time drive a little longer to your favorite restaurant every week in the cities during off hours to avoid traffic. But you might value being closer to a golf course or a quiet lake so you can enjoy them more often. So move to a quiet suburb or small town.
You are retired and presumably over 60. You will need to be near a hospital that can at least handle basic emergencies, draw and test blood, conduct screens, and hosts a primary care community of doctors and nurses with the bandwidth to handle aging patients. That rules out extremely rural areas in lieu of communities in or near parish seats or a towns with a hospital. Major health issues happen as you age so probably no more than a couple of hours from specialized medical facilities in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, etc.
And no fricking way I would retire in New Orleans or Baton Rouge proper. CoL, traffic, vulnerability to flooding, crime, etc. You trade a lot for access to great healthcare. And those areas generally have higher property taxes. Even St Tammany Parish, Lafayette Parish, or Ascension Parish has fairly high property taxes. Property taxes will go up everywhere but don’t voluntarily move to a place where they charge you more rent for your own property.
I would avoid anything south of I-10. Not that it’s bad. I think Cajun country especially is the tits with the best people in the world. But frick dealing with hurricane force winds and the potential for storm surge. When I’m 60-70 years old, I want to be in an area that is close to the water (driving distance) but far enough away to be vulnerable to extreme wind damage or flooding.
Why would you choose Louisiana if you have a pension or taxable 401k? Louisiana is trying to phase out retirement income tax but they haven’t yet. Mississippi has phased these items out of their tax code already. That doesn’t matter for some folks though who might not have taxable income during retirement.
Why would you need to be near amenities you rarely use? You are retired. You have time drive a little longer to your favorite restaurant every week in the cities during off hours to avoid traffic. But you might value being closer to a golf course or a quiet lake so you can enjoy them more often. So move to a quiet suburb or small town.
You are retired and presumably over 60. You will need to be near a hospital that can at least handle basic emergencies, draw and test blood, conduct screens, and hosts a primary care community of doctors and nurses with the bandwidth to handle aging patients. That rules out extremely rural areas in lieu of communities in or near parish seats or a towns with a hospital. Major health issues happen as you age so probably no more than a couple of hours from specialized medical facilities in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, etc.
And no fricking way I would retire in New Orleans or Baton Rouge proper. CoL, traffic, vulnerability to flooding, crime, etc. You trade a lot for access to great healthcare. And those areas generally have higher property taxes. Even St Tammany Parish, Lafayette Parish, or Ascension Parish has fairly high property taxes. Property taxes will go up everywhere but don’t voluntarily move to a place where they charge you more rent for your own property.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:29 am to Lickitty Split
LA (Lower Anacoco)
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:32 am to Lickitty Split
Grand Isle
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:35 am to Lickitty Split
A lake house on Caney Lake, Toledo Bend, Black River Lake, Lake Bruin or Lake St. John. Mandeville wouldn't be bad either, but I'm more of a country guy. Somewhere with good fishing & hunting close by. Walking trails and restaurants are what the Mrs wants.
My parents wanted to move to the country when they retire, but dad has heart problems, so they live in the city closer to good hospitals and doctors. I guess your priorities change as you get older maybe.
My parents wanted to move to the country when they retire, but dad has heart problems, so they live in the city closer to good hospitals and doctors. I guess your priorities change as you get older maybe.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:38 am to Lickitty Split
Back of Vacherie is the only correct answer.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:42 am to goofball
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New Roads.
I was at the Daiquiri Dinner on Saturday and thought..."I could see myself sitting here enjoying my final years."
Laffite would also be a place I could settle for as well.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:44 am to Lickitty Split
Lower Ninth Ward...
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:48 am to landmanner
Youngsville and its not close
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:54 am to Lickitty Split
has Raceland been mentioned yet?? 
Posted on 2/1/23 at 11:11 am to LSUfan4444
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I am sure alot of what bugs me about Slidell now as a parent would fade and I could picture myself living on the water in Slidell
Slidell is trashy.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 11:18 am to Eightballjacket
If your looking at Minden, might as well just go down the highway and settle in Haughton. A better, smaller town.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 11:25 am to Lickitty Split
Saint Francisville has to be up there
Posted on 2/1/23 at 11:35 am to Lickitty Split
If I’m really rich, I retire in uptown New Orleans near Audubon Park.
If I’m just sorta ballin’, give me Mandeville along the lakefront.
If I’m not as rich as those two, Diversion Canal.
If I’m just sorta ballin’, give me Mandeville along the lakefront.
If I’m not as rich as those two, Diversion Canal.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 11:44 am to Lickitty Split
My grandparents retired to Bayou Corne and now that is not even an option.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 11:57 am to Lickitty Split
No folsom love?
Posted on 2/1/23 at 12:54 pm to Adajax
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If your looking at Minden, might as well just go down the highway and settle in Haughton. A better, smaller town.
What’s the better part of Haughton. North of 20 or south of 20?
Posted on 2/1/23 at 1:20 pm to Lickitty Split
Main Street Franklin
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