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. | Claiborne Parish | 36 |
| 2. | Bienville Parish | 38 |
| 3. | East Carroll Parish | 39 |
| 4. | Tensas Parish | 39 |
| 5. | Webster Parish | 41 |
| 6. | Evangeline Parish | 41 |
| 7. | Avoyelles Parish | 42 |
| 8. | Madison Parish | 43 |
| 9. | Franklin Parish | 44 |
| 10. | Morehouse Parish | 47 |
| 11. | Allen Parish | 47 |
| 12. | Washington Parish | 47 |
| 13. | Lincoln Parish | 47 |
| 14. | Red River Parish | 47 |
| 15. | Richland Parish | 48 |
| 16. | Concordia Parish | 48 |
| 17. | St. Helena Parish | 49 |
| 18. | St. Landry Parish | 50 |
| 19. | St. Mary Parish | 50 |
| 20. | Tangipahoa Parish | 50 |
