Living here
Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates83.6%
College graduates27.3%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Morehouse EDC
Morehouse Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 to focus on diversification of area business and serves Bastrop and surrounding communities in Morehouse Parish.
county
St. Tammany Economic Dev Foundation
St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation leads economic development in the St. Tammany Parish, fostering conditions that empower businesses to grow and invest in the community, expanding opportunities that improve quality of life for all St. Tammany residents. The organization is dedicated to attracting investment, helping local businesses succeed, and shaping a resilient and competitive local economy.
state
America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes