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Senior Apartments in Louisiana
As families search for senior living, Louisiana should stand out for those seeking a tropical climate and a cultural mix unlike anywhere else in the United States.
Louisiana’s positioning at the mouth of the Mississippi River made it a key point of trade throughout Colonial North America, and today in “The Pelican State” you’ll find traditions, cuisine, music, and architecture rooted in African, Haitian, French, Spanish, Italian, and Native American heritages. The geography of Louisiana is also defined by water, as the swamps and wetlands of the Mississippi River Delta — combined with sea-level rise and man-made canals — create an ever-changing coastline where the state’s land borders meet the Gulf of Mexico. The result is a truly unique place, with generations of residents at once embodying a fierce devotion to historical customs and a fluent understanding of new ideas and practices.
The median monthly cost of a senior apartment in Louisiana is about $700.
Top cities in Louisiana
Louisiana Senior Apartment Regulations
Each state regulates senior living communities differently. Because senior apartments are sometimes offered by assisted living communities, states may regulate senior apartments within their guidelines for assisted living. You can use APFM’s guide to assisted living regulations to learn more about access to community records in Louisiana.
In Louisiana, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+, and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.
Cost of Living
Overall, the cost of living in Louisiana is considered to be more affordable than the national average. All index scores are based on a scale with the national average set at 100.
Price Indexes
- Cost of Living: 94
- Groceries: 100
- Housing: 87
- Utilities: 89
- Transportation: 99
Demographics
About 16% of Louisiana’s population are seniors. In the 2016 presidential election, Louisiana leaned conservative. However, many of its counties with larger cities, like the New Orleans area, tend to be more progressive.
2016 Presidential Election
- 39% voted Democratic
- 58% voted Republican
- 3% voted third party
Population
- Median age: 39
- Over the age of 55: 28%
- 2018 population: 4,659,978
- 2020 population: 4,638,373
- Estimated 2025 population: 4,584,799
Miscellaneous
- 46% regularly attend a religious service
- 25% consider themselves atheist, agnostic, or a non-believer
- The state has a total of 5,841 congregations
- There are 421 Masonic lodges in the state
Climate and Weather
Louisiana’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the state has long, hot summers and short, mild winters that resemble an extended autumn. Humidity is high throughout the year. The state receives plenty of rainfall, but snow is rare. Located on the north end of the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes during late spring and summer months, and flooding is common due to the state’s low elevation and proximity to the Mississippi River.
Humidity and Precipitation
- Average humidity level: 74% Average monthly precipitation: 5” Average maximum monthly precipitation: 9” (June)
Air Quality
- Average air quality index rating: 37 (Good)
- Average maximum air quality rating: 48 in May (Good)
Seasonal Temperatures
- Average temperature: 67°F
- Average summer temperature: 81°F
- Typical summer high: 94°F (July)
- Typical summer low: 66°F (June)
- Average winter temperature: 51°F
- Typical winter high: 67°F (February)
- Typical winter low: 31°F (January)