Bossier Parish, LA
Living in Bossier Parish
Bikeability11
Walkability14
Commute75
Public Transit10
Affordability71
Public Safety39
Airports4
Hospitals28
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
126kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
25%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black23%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$3.2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military4%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$172kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$785Median Monthly Rent+$197 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bossier Parish
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in Bossier Parish
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bossier Parish
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado37
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bossier Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bossier Parish, LA
Providence Classical Academy
10 miles, SW
Loyola College Preparatory High School
16 miles, SW
St John Berchmans Cathedral School
16 miles, SW
St Marks Cathedral School
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Bossier Parish, LA
Centenary College of Louisiana
16 miles, S
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
19 miles, S
East Texas Baptist University
45 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bossier Parish, LA
Red River Behavioral Center, Llc
11 miles, SW
Brentwood Hospital
15 miles, SW
Specialists Hospital Shreveport
16 miles, SW
Shriners Hospitals for Children
17 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Bossier Parish, LA
Shreveport Regional Airport
21 miles, SW
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
56 miles, N
East Texas Regional Airport
67 miles, W
Monroe Regional Airport
93 miles, E