TOP 10 REASONS TO RETIRE IN TANGIPAHOA PARISH, LOUISIANA

1. Comfortable Weather
   Mild winters, comfortable springs, warm summers and crisp falls make Tangipahoa Parish a pleasant environment.
2. Low Cost of Living
   Rated #2 by Bloomberg Personal Finance Magazine for Tax friendliness.  This coupled with our low cost of living helps stretch your retirement dollars for you to enjoy.  Cost of living index - 76.2
3. Quality Medical Care
   Tangipahoa Parish is fortunate to have three quality, full service hospitals,: North Oaks Health System, Hood Memorial Hospital, and LSU Lallie Kemp Center; along with a number of out-patient and specialty clinics.
4. Low Taxes
   The area's tax system favors retirees.  With a favorable tax system, our retired citizens can keep the money for which they worked their entire life.
5. Southeastern Louisiana University
   Located in Hammond, Louisiana, Southeastern offers a wide variety of courses for students of all ages.  Louisiana residents 55 and older may attend public universities tuition free and receive a 50% reduction in the cost of textbooks.
6. City gardens, Campgrounds and Woodlands
   Each season the gardens around the parish explode with color.  Zemurray Gardens, all of the downtown areas and private gardens come alive with flowers, plants and vegetables.
7. Rich Arts and Cultural Opportunities
   From the local theatre groups to museums to gallery strolls, Tangipahoa Parish has an abundant array of cultural activities.  The local arts as well as nationally known performers can be seen at the Columbia Theatre for Performing Arts in downtown Hammond.
8. Outdoor Recreation
   Golfing, water sports, hiking, hunting, fishing, bike trails and other activities make this a true sportsman's paradise.
9. Location, Location, Location
   Ideally located at the Crossroads of the South, Tangipahoa Parish is 50 minutes from New Orleans, 45 minutes from Baton Rouge, and 90 minutes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
10. The Nicest People You'll Ever Meet
    The people of Tangipahoa Parish are without a doubt some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet.  From church groups to civic organizations, we make you feel at home and like you've been a life-long member of our community.