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Crowley, Louisiana Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Crowley, Louisiana at a Glance

Median Home Price
$131,100
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; partial pension exclusion.
Avg January Low
45.8°F
Cost of Living Index
90.5 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
71 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Crowley, Louisiana, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
90.5 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$28,827High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Crowley's cost of living is 9.5% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$131,100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$612High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
48.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Crowley using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$284

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$319

Median home price used: $131,100

Median rent reference: $612 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
100 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
30.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Crowley scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; partial pension exclusion.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Louisiana has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
92.5°FMedium confidence
Avg January Low
45.8°FMedium confidence
Annual Precipitation
49.6"Medium confidence
Sunny Days / Year
312 daysMedium confidence

With 312 sunny days a year and an average January low of 45.8°F, Crowley offers a mild winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
63.4 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
11.2 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
11,726High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
40.3High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
19.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
5.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
65.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
27.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Crowley

What is the cost of living in Crowley, Louisiana for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 91, roughly 10% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $131,100.

Does Louisiana tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Louisiana residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; partial pension exclusion.

What is the climate like in Crowley, Louisiana?▾

Crowley, Louisiana has January average low around 46°F, July average high around 93°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Crowley, Louisiana?▾

Crowley scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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