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Cost of living in Tensas Parish, LA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,471/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 3,992 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $816 33%
Healthcare $480 19%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $315 13%
Federal tax $244 10%
Energy $186 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $55 2%

Rent in Tensas Parish

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$666
per month
1 bedroom
$816
per month
2 bedroom
$903
per month
3 bedroom
$1,265
per month
4 bedroom
$1,318
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tensas Parish

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$36,074
per year
Individual earnings
$24,853
per year
Per capita
$21,878
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tensas Parish

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$80,300
Annual property tax
$232

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tensas 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 Tensas Parish

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.8%

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 Tensas 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 Tensas Parish

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.5 min
Drive alone
85.9%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
2.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tensas Parish

What it costs to live in Tensas Parish each month.

Single person
$2,471
per month
  • Rent $816
  • Energy $186
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $244
  • State tax $55
Couple
$3,372
per month
  • Rent $903
  • Energy $223
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $287
  • State tax $88
Family
$5,856
per month
  • Rent $1,265
  • Energy $279
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $287
  • State tax $88

Frequently asked questions about Tensas Parish

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tensas Parish?

In Tensas Parish, LA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $816 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 Tensas Parish?

In Tensas Parish, LA, the average household income is $36,074 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $24,853 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tensas Parish?

The estimated cost of living in Tensas Parish, LA is approximately $2,471 per month for a single person, $3,372 for a couple, $5,856 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tensas Parish?

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

Is Tensas Parish an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tensas Parish, LA would need approximately $2,471 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $36,074 per year ($3,006 per month). Tensas Parish has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tensas Parish?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tensas Parish, LA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tensas Parish?

The average home value in Tensas Parish, LA is $80,300, with average annual property taxes of $232, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tensas Parish compare to other areas?

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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