Washington Parish is comprised of beautiful countryside, including rolling hills, pine forests, farms, waterways and rural back roads.  The pace of life is a little slower and less stressed, but that doesn't mean we are without abundant activities in which to partake.  Washington Parish residents can enjoy fairs, festivals and events or many types nearly year-round, including the largest free parish fair in the country - Washington Parish Fair.  There is an active art association, a small community theatre and two museums and three golf courses.  There are two major rivers, and abundant hunting, fishing, boating and bird watching opportunities.

Population - 43,185
Average home prices - $120,000
Average rental prices - $420.00
Local sales tax - 8.5%
Local property taxes - 90 mills
Cost of Living index - 76.2
Crime Index - 6.3
Cultural Index - 62

Fitness and Healthcare

Washington Parish has two municipal parks equipped with walking paths, several community recreation centers with tennis courts and swimming pools and many private fitness and exercise centers.

Washington Parish has two community hospitals, the LSU-Bogalusa Medical Center, a teaching hospital and Riverside Medical Center - Franklinton.

Climate

Temperature low - low 39, high 92.4
Average rainfall - 62.6 inches

Transportation

Highway 3241 will provide a four-lane link to Interstate 12.  The Zachary Taylor Parkway project extends from I-49 in Alexandria, LA to I-59 in Poplarville, MS, encompassing Highway 10, the east-west artery through Washington, Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parishes.  Most of the highway is also a designated state scenic byway.
Transportation for seniors is provided by the Council on Aging.

Retail

Washington Parish has 287 retail establishments.  Many Washington Parish residents travel to Slidell to Northshore Square Mall for major shopping excursions.