RETIREMENT can be a reward for a lifetime of hard work-a time for checking things off your life’s “to do” list, enjoying new experiences, making new friends and spending quality time with the most important person in the world-yourself.  Choosing the right setting for your retirement experience is of utmost importance.  Look a little further and see why Marion, Louisiana is a great small town to live in. 

CLIMATE
Marion, Louisiana has four seasons and many activities for each season.  Average temperature for winter is 38F to 92F in the summer.

MEDICAL CARE
Marion is served by Union General Hospital as well as the hospital complex of Monroe and Ruston, Louisiana that provided excellent medical care for all of your health care needs less than 30 minutes away.

SHOPPING        
Marion is located within 29 minutes of the best shopping for antiques, home furnishing or just bargain-shopping.  Our local shops (we have opportunities for the retiree-entrepreneur that wants to do their own thing) are of full of special items waiting to be discovered by you.

COST OF LIVING
Marion has one of the lowest cost of living with the average home cost well below the national average.  For more information on the cost of living go to www.retirelouisiana.org.

LIFE in Marion, Louisiana.  Not only does the area boast of small town charm and friendly people, it affords residents a wide variety of recreational activity including hunting and fishing.  Marion, Louisiana is unique and rich in culture and diversity.  Marion is located within 15 miles of beautiful Lake D’Arbonne National Refuge.  Lake D’Arbonne is eight miles long and averaging 4 miles wide, with the refuge consisting of over 11,000 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, 3,000 acres of upland forest, 1,000 acres of moist soil habitat, and 2,000 acres of permanent water.  Lake D’Arbonne offers something for everyone.  Many hunters come from different areas of Louisiana and other states to enjoy our busy hunting seasons.  Hunting tour
guides are available.  Swimming, fishing, camping (cabins are available), or just walking the many trails will fit your retirement lifestyle.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

To retire here:
lindamw@centurytel.net

For Economic Development:

mayor@centurytel.net