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Cost of living in Bienville Parish, LA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,542/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 12,769 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $785 31%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $330 13%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $315 12%
Energy $186 7%
State tax $71 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Bienville Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$666
per month
1 bedroom
$785
per month
2 bedroom
$903
per month
3 bedroom
$1,265
per month
4 bedroom
$1,516
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bienville Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$34,992
per year
Individual earnings
$30,265
per year
Per capita
$25,567
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bienville Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$93,600
Annual property tax
$299

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bienville Parish

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$152
per month · 12.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$34
per month
Annual total
$2,232
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bienville Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Bienville Parish

State and local tax rates for Louisiana.

State income tax
4.3%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.5%
Combined sales tax
9.6%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bienville Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.9 min
Drive alone
81.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bienville Parish

What it costs to live in Bienville Parish each month.

Single person
$2,542
per month
  • Rent $785
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $330
  • State tax $71
Couple
$3,353
per month
  • Rent $903
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $271
  • State tax $85
Family
$5,837
per month
  • Rent $1,265
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $271
  • State tax $85

Frequently asked questions about Bienville Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bienville Parish?

In Bienville Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $785 per month, a two-bedroom averages $903 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,265 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bienville Parish?

In Bienville Parish, LA, the average household income is $34,992 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,265 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bienville Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Bienville Parish, LA is approximately $2,542 per month for a single person, $3,353 for a couple, $5,837 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bienville Parish?

The combined sales tax rate in Bienville Parish, LA is 9.55%, which includes the Louisiana state rate of 4.45% plus an average local rate of 5.10%.

Is Bienville Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bienville Parish, LA would need approximately $2,542 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $34,992 per year ($2,916 per month). Bienville Parish has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Bienville Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bienville Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bienville Parish?

The average home value in Bienville Parish, LA is $93,600, with average annual property taxes of $299, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bienville Parish compare to other areas?

You can compare Bienville Parish, LA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bienville Parish is in Louisiana.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources