These Are the 10 Laziest Cities in Louisiana, According to One Report
BOGALUSA, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana is known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and lively festivals, but some cities in the Pelican State embrace a more laid-back lifestyle.
A recent online report has identified the 10 laziest cities in Louisiana, where relaxation and leisure take precedence over hustle and bustle. These towns offer a slower pace of life, allowing residents to enjoy their surroundings, indulge in local cuisine, and savor the charm of Southern living.
From picturesque streets to friendly neighborhoods, these cities provide the perfect backdrop for those who prefer to take life at a leisurely pace.
What Makes a City "Lazy"?
We thought that, maybe, the list was about cities that focused too much on leisure and not enough on work - in which case, you could make the case for New Orleans. But the list actually focused more on work - or lack thereof - rather than anything about leisure.
Here are the criteria Zippia used:
- Lowest average hours worked
- Shortest commute time
- Fewest workers per household (Labor force divided by the number of households)
- Highest unemployment rate
- Fewest adults with a college degree
"Our thinking went something along the lines of if you can’t bother to go college, don’t spend any time at work, and have only one person per household bringing home the bacon, your town is probably pretty lazy," the website explained. "After we got the data for the 64 places in Louisiana over 5,000 people, we ranked each place from 1 to 64 for each of the criteria with 1 being the 'laziest'."
The laziest city? Bogalusa, Louisiana.
So, with all that said, here is their list:
1. Bogalusa
2. Tallulah
3. Springhill
4. Opelousas
5. Ville Platte
6. Mansfield
7. Richwood
8. Bastrop
9. Crowley
10. Franklin
And here are the stats that made them so "lazy." Do you agree with the list?
