Louisiana Gazetteer
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
| Parish | Wealth Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | West Feliciana Parish | 107 |
| 2. | St. Charles Parish | 101 |
| 3. | St. Tammany Parish | 99 |
| 4. | Ascension Parish | 99 |
| 5. | St. James Parish | 86 |
| 6. | Plaquemines Parish | 86 |
| 7. | Jefferson Parish | 82 |
| 8. | East Feliciana Parish | 81 |
| 9. | Calcasieu Parish | 76 |
| 10. | West Baton Rouge Parish | 76 |
| 11. | East Baton Rouge Parish | 75 |
| 12. | Livingston Parish | 75 |
| 13. | Bossier Parish | 73 |
| 14. | Beauregard Parish | 72 |
| 15. | Cameron Parish | 72 |
| 16. | Iberville Parish | 72 |
| 17. | Rapides Parish | 72 |
| 18. | Lafayette Parish | 71 |
| 19. | Lafourche Parish | 69 |
| 20. | LaSalle Parish | 69 |
