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 should be of the utmost importance.  Take a moment and see why Marion, Louisiana could be the best choice you can make in regards to quality of living and making new and rewarding friends. 

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

MEDICAL CARE
Marion is served by Union General Hospital as well as a variety of hospitals in Monroe and Ruston, Louisiana. Each facility provides excellent healthcare and are less than 30 minutes away. Marion also has a rural health clinic located down town on the corner of Hwy 33 and 143. Marion is also served by Pafford ambulance service and life care is on standby 24/7.

SHOPPING        
Marion has local shopping and is also located within 29 minutes of the best shopping for antiques, home furnishing or just bargain shopping. Our local shops are full of special items waiting to be discovered by you. Marion is the perfect setting for the retiree that wishes to start an entrepreneurial dream that has always been a burning desire.

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.  Marion is unique and rich in culture and diversity. Not only does the area boast of small town charm and friendly people, it affords residents a wide variety of recreational activities including hunting, fishing, camping and all types of outdoor activities for the family. Marion is within 15 minutes of the D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge.

Union Parish is also blessed with one of Louisiana's finest state parks, Lake D'Arbonne State Park located within 15 minutes of Marion. Lake D'Arbonne has something for every member of the family. You can view images of Lake D'Arbonne images here.

Hunters come from all over the state of Louisiana and other states to enjoy our busy hunting seasons. Hunting and fishing tour guides are available. Swimming, fishing, hunting, camping, walking or horse back riding should suit any outdoor lifestyle. Motels and cabins are available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

To retire here:
lindamw@centurytel.net
lum_farr@att.net

For Economic Development: mayor@centurytel.net
lum_farr@att.net

Click on one of the following links:
Tour Union Parish
Union Parish Chamber