Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Louisiana Property Taxes
The average Louisiana homeowner pays $1,180 a year at an effective rate of 0.55%, 41% below the U.S. average. Compare 64 counties below.
- $1,180
- Avg median tax
- 0.55%
- Effective rate
- #40 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 64
- Counties
The verdict
The average Louisiana homeowner pays $1,180 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.55%, the #40 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $1,180
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.55%
- Statewide effective rate
- #40 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 64
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($216,500). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Louisiana is $1,180/year, which is 41% below the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $216,500. Taxes range from $199 in West Carroll Parish to $2,606 in Orleans Parish.
What This Data Tells Us About Louisiana
The statewide average property tax in Louisiana is $1,180 per year, 41% below the national average of $1,993, based on Census ACS state-level estimates. The statewide effective rate of 0.55% on a median home value of $216,500 reflects how Louisiana's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level; the 64 counties below show how that varies locally.
Within Louisiana, median annual tax ranges from $199 in West Carroll Parish (effective rate 0.21%) to $2,606 in Orleans Parish (effective rate 0.83%). Median home values in Louisiana ($216,500) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Louisiana compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Louisiana has a higher effective property tax rate than 22% of U.S. states, ranking #40 of 51 for property tax burden.
Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.55% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Louisiana has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale derived mechanically from the ratio of this state's average effective rate to the national average effective rate (0.92%) - a ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, a ratio at or above 2.0× scores 1, with a linear scale between. It is a factual comparison of Census figures only, not a recommendation, quality rating, or endorsement of Louisiana or any other state.
All Counties in Louisiana (64)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish | $2,606 | 0.83% | $315,700 |
| St. Tammany Parish | $2,028 | 0.71% | $284,000 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,656 | 0.67% | $248,800 |
| St. Charles Parish | $1,562 | 0.59% | $263,700 |
| West Feliciana Parish | $1,556 | 0.63% | $245,700 |
| Ascension Parish | $1,519 | 0.54% | $279,600 |
| Bossier Parish | $1,445 | 0.64% | $227,200 |
| Plaquemines Parish | $1,427 | 0.50% | $282,900 |
| Lafayette Parish | $1,380 | 0.57% | $242,900 |
| Jefferson Parish | $1,312 | 0.52% | $251,400 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | $1,251 | 0.54% | $229,900 |
| St. James Parish | $1,113 | 0.53% | $211,800 |
| Caddo Parish | $1,085 | 0.62% | $175,700 |
| Livingston Parish | $1,066 | 0.46% | $230,600 |
| Ouachita Parish | $1,054 | 0.54% | $194,400 |
| Lafourche Parish | $1,038 | 0.54% | $193,900 |
| Rapides Parish | $1,000 | 0.55% | $181,100 |
| Lincoln Parish | $971 | 0.46% | $210,100 |
| Calcasieu Parish | $968 | 0.45% | $217,000 |
| St. Bernard Parish | $961 | 0.47% | $202,500 |
| Cameron Parish | $936 | 0.46% | $202,500 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | $882 | 0.41% | $212,900 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | $877 | 0.45% | $193,200 |
| Grant Parish | $862 | 0.60% | $143,300 |
| Terrebonne Parish | $836 | 0.45% | $187,200 |
| Vernon Parish | $819 | 0.53% | $156,000 |
| Natchitoches Parish | $755 | 0.44% | $171,300 |
| St. Martin Parish | $725 | 0.44% | $164,200 |
| Iberia Parish | $593 | 0.36% | $164,500 |
| Vermilion Parish | $589 | 0.36% | $163,300 |
| Beauregard Parish | $576 | 0.36% | $161,700 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | $565 | 0.32% | $179,300 |
| Iberville Parish | $556 | 0.32% | $172,800 |
| Assumption Parish | $552 | 0.37% | $150,300 |
| St. Mary Parish | $545 | 0.39% | $138,900 |
| De Soto Parish | $540 | 0.35% | $154,900 |
| LaSalle Parish | $532 | 0.45% | $119,500 |
| Morehouse Parish | $530 | 0.45% | $118,800 |
| Union Parish | $518 | 0.46% | $112,500 |
| Washington Parish | $507 | 0.33% | $155,700 |
| Red River Parish | $506 | 0.42% | $119,700 |
| Sabine Parish | $484 | 0.39% | $123,100 |
| Acadia Parish | $483 | 0.31% | $155,500 |
| St. Helena Parish | $469 | 0.61% | $77,300 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | $442 | 0.29% | $150,800 |
| Caldwell Parish | $415 | 0.44% | $93,300 |
| Webster Parish | $412 | 0.36% | $114,500 |
| St. Landry Parish | $411 | 0.29% | $142,500 |
| Richland Parish | $401 | 0.28% | $141,900 |
| Concordia Parish | $384 | 0.37% | $103,800 |
| Evangeline Parish | $362 | 0.29% | $124,600 |
| Claiborne Parish | $356 | 0.43% | $82,100 |
| Jackson Parish | $352 | 0.30% | $115,600 |
| Franklin Parish | $351 | 0.31% | $113,000 |
| East Feliciana Parish | $339 | 0.15% | $228,100 |
| Catahoula Parish | $325 | 0.32% | $101,800 |
| Winn Parish | $325 | 0.30% | $108,500 |
| Madison Parish | $313 | 0.33% | $96,200 |
| Bienville Parish | $301 | 0.30% | $99,500 |
| East Carroll Parish | $277 | 0.28% | $100,500 |
| Allen Parish | $267 | 0.26% | $104,500 |
| Avoyelles Parish | $249 | 0.20% | $122,400 |
| Tensas Parish | $221 | 0.26% | $86,300 |
| West Carroll Parish | $199 | 0.21% | $94,400 |
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Louisiana. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-09.