Life in beauregard Parish
Our Mission
You can live anywhere, but you can only live well in so many places. Beauregard Parish prides itself on being an affordable place for families to plant their roots, and for professionals to chase their dreams. You’ll find parks filled with families, festivals filled with friends, and school districts where your kids will flourish.
Here in Beauregard Parish you can live well, dream big, and enjoy a better pace of life.
Affordable Living In Beauregard Parish
Affordable Living In Beauregard Parish
Affordable Living In Beauregard Parish
Living in the Beauregard Parish means living with more. More time spent with your family and friends instead of in traffic, more room to spread out and enjoy the fresh air and more money in your pocket to build the life you’ve worked hard to achieve.
According to the BestPlaces.net, our overall cost of living index is 81 percent. Which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.0% lower than the U.S. average. Therefore, no matter if you are a young professional who rents, a family who owns their home or an employer, you will benefit from a higher standard of living at a lower cost.
High Quality of Life
Affordable Living In Beauregard Parish
Affordable Living In Beauregard Parish
When looking to make your next place to call home, whether for a change in jobs or change of scenery, there are a number of things that play into this decision. From responsibilities to your family like the quality of schools to a potential new city’s social scene, checks all of the boxes and more.
Beauregard Parish offers an unmatched quality of life that attracts people from across the country. Our many community events, fairs & festivals, churches, and civic organizations are only a small portion of what enhances our quality of life. The people in our community are loyal, honest, and dependable. Beauregard Parish is a place you can call home.
Downtown Life
Affordable Living In Beauregard Parish
Downtown Life
Whether you call it downtown or Main Street, there is one place in Beauregard Parish where neighbors come to eat, shop and be together. Downtown DeRidder is the heartbeat of our community. Our thriving downtown is full of successful businesses, engaged citizens, cultural events and jobs.
Our Downtown has been an integral part of our community throughout our history of more than 100 years. We understand that people thrive when communities thrive, and we celebrate the role that downtowns play in the cycle. This is why we are thrilled to have partnered with the LED as a Certified Development Ready Community and the Louisiana Main Street.
Health Community, Happy Community
Health Community, Happy Community
Health Community, Happy Community
Beauregard Parish is home to multiple health providers, with the leading provider being Beauregard Health System.
Beauregard Parish has been fortunate enough to have served the people of Beauregard Parish and surrounding communities with quality health care since 1950. A not-for-profit, community-owned hospital, Beauregard Health is committed to the continuous improvement and expansion of health care in the interest of better serving the needs of our community.
Quality Education Opportunities
Health Community, Happy Community
Health Community, Happy Community
Beauregard Parish schools earned a 94.3% for the Cohort Graduation Rate and has ranked above 90 percent for ten consecutive years.
All five high schools in the parish earned an “A” for Graduation Rate and for Strength of Diploma in the 2023 state performance scores.
DeRidder Treasure Trail
Health Community, Happy Community
Beauregard has a large selection of treasure hunting opportunities. Pickers travel from across America in search of rare artifacts and local treasures that they can buy from our many collectors.
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Beauregard Arc
Beauregard Arc (BArc) is a local organization serving developmentally disabled adults in Beauregard and Vernon Parish with day rehabilitation, work, and work training skills. At Beauregard Arc, we are dedicated to providing valuable resources, support, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families.
The mission of BArc is to promote the inclusion, independence, and well-being of individuals with disabilities through innovative programs, advocacy, and community support.
Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Beauregard Parish is proud to be a Community Affiliate with Keep Louisiana Beautiful. This program brings people together to build and sustain vibrant, clean communities.
Through our programs and the statewide network of affiliates, we provide the right tools and resources to prevent litter, reduce waste, increase recycling, and protect the natural resources of our communities.
Our mission is to promote personal, corporate, and community responsibility for a clean and beautiful Louisiana.
Lodging and Accommodations
Beauregard Parish offers a wide range of lodging accommodations. From hotels to Airbnb's to Campground stays. We have just the place for you.
If you are looking for a quiet day just grab your pillow and head for the screen porch or the sun room and sit back and watch the birds playing around the cypress trees or you could take the paddle boat for a spin.
You might even want to pull up a chair and night fish. We have it all!
DeRidder Farmer's Market
Parks in Beauregard Parish
Parks in Beauregard Parish
The "shop local" movement that is all the rage across the country is nothing new to Beauregard Parish. We’ve long known that the best-tasting fruits and veggies come from Louisiana farms and farmers.
If you haven’t been to a farmers market, be sure to stop by while in town for snacks, souvenirs and more. But don’t just shop, get to know our local growers!
The DeRidder Farmer's Market is open, weather permitting, 7 days a week. The DeRidder Farmer's Market is located at 216 North Washington Avenue across from The Stadium.
All vendors must fill out a Farmer's Market Application and return it to City Hall at 200 South Jefferson Street. Spots under the DeRidder Farmer's Market are first come first serve. For any questions please contact Janet Vincent at 337-462-8900.
Parks in Beauregard Parish
Parks in Beauregard Parish
Parks in Beauregard Parish
Beauregard Parish is home to over 14 public parks as well as recreation centers. Our goal is to provide quality public spaces and experiences to enhance the lives of our residents.
Arts & Museums
Parks in Beauregard Parish
Arts & Museums
In Beauregard Parish art is at every turn, such as the RealArt Gallory, where you can watch artists at work, speak with them about their art, and shop for something new to add to your collection. Our goal is to provide quality experiences to enhance the lives of our residents.
United States Census Bureau in Beauregard Parish
From 2020 to 2021, employment in Beauregard Parish, LA declined at a rate of −2.86%, from 14.7k employees to 14.3k employees. The most common job groups, by number of people living in Beauregard Parish, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,545 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,407 people), and Production Occupations (1,378 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Beauregard Parish, LA.