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. | Bienville Parish | 37 |
| 3. | East Carroll Parish | 37 |
| 4. | Tensas Parish | 39 |
| 5. | Avoyelles Parish | 41 |
| 6. | Webster Parish | 42 |
| 7. | Morehouse Parish | 43 |
| 8. | Evangeline Parish | 44 |
| 9. | Allen Parish | 45 |
| 10. | St. Landry Parish | 45 |
| 11. | St. Helena Parish | 46 |
| 12. | Red River Parish | 47 |
| 13. | Washington Parish | 47 |
| 14. | Madison Parish | 47 |
| 15. | Richland Parish | 48 |
| 16. | Franklin Parish | 49 |
| 17. | Vernon Parish | 50 |
| 18. | St. Mary Parish | 51 |
| 19. | Catahoula Parish | 52 |
| 20. | Acadia Parish | 52 |
