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 | 35 |
| 2. | Tensas Parish | 38 |
| 3. | Webster Parish | 40 |
| 4. | Madison Parish | 41 |
| 5. | East Carroll Parish | 42 |
| 6. | Natchitoches Parish | 42 |
| 7. | Bienville Parish | 44 |
| 8. | Morehouse Parish | 45 |
| 9. | Franklin Parish | 46 |
| 10. | Evangeline Parish | 46 |
| 11. | Concordia Parish | 46 |
| 12. | St. Landry Parish | 46 |
| 13. | Washington Parish | 46 |
| 14. | St. Mary Parish | 48 |
| 15. | St. Bernard Parish | 48 |
| 16. | Grant Parish | 48 |
| 17. | Richland Parish | 49 |
| 18. | Vernon Parish | 53 |
| 19. | St. Helena Parish | 54 |
| 20. | Sabine Parish | 54 |
