Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area, LA
Living in the Shreveport Metro Area
Bikeability17
Walkability18
Commute74
Public Transit22
Affordability82
Public Safety30
Airports4
Hospitals24
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
400kPopulation+6.3k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black40%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military2%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$155kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$656Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Shreveport Metro Area
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in the Shreveport Metro Area
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Shreveport Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado32
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area, LA
Southfield School
1 miles, N
Christian Center School
2 miles, SW
Living Word Academy
2 miles, NW
First Baptist Church School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area, LA
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
2 miles, E
Centenary College of Louisiana
3 miles, N
Wiley College
37 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area, LA
Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier
2 miles, SE
Physicians Behavioral Hospital
3 miles, NW
Shriners Hospitals for Children
3 miles, N
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area, LA
Shreveport Regional Airport
5 miles, W
East Texas Regional Airport
57 miles, W
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
72 miles, N
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
97 miles, W