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Bogalusa.
About
Life in Bogalusa
Bogalusa is a community of 10,539 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $30,749, median rent runs about $767 per month, and median home values are around $98,000. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Bogalusa at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
39.4%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
74.7%
of households
Population Growth
-3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Bogalusa: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bogalusa, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (39.5%), and 2.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
19.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.0%
of households
Married Couples
27.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% below LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Bogalusa
In Bogalusa, rent runs 28% below the LA average, and home values are 55% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$472
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
19.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $96,844 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above LA average
Unemployment in Bogalusa
Unemployment in Washington Parish, which includes Bogalusa, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Bogalusa: Washington Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Washington Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute25.4 min avg
How Bogalusa residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bogalusa, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 53 mi
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
Regional airport · few flights435k passengers boarded in 2025
- 60 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 177% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bogalusa runs 177% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
912.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,144.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bogalusa Police Department
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington Parish, which includes Bogalusa, the most common type is excessive heat, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 31 | Excessive Heat | $25,250 |
| 2022 | 2 | Flash Flood | $30,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.0M |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $250,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington Parish, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Tammany Parish, LA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 26 miles from Bogalusa) is typically good — 315 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
315
per year
Moderate Days
47
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Tammany Parish, LA (26 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bogalusa has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
89
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
28
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 39°F | 6.14" |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 4.64" |
| Mar | 72°F | 48°F | 5.14" |
| Apr | 79°F | 55°F | 4.38" |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 4.51" |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 7.76" |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 6.35" |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 5.83" |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 4.72" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 5.33" |
| Nov | 71°F | 46°F | 4.15" |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 4.93" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bogalusa
Bogalusa has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bogalusa
Bogalusa's student/teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bogalusa
Bogalusa has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bogalusa
Bogalusa Branch
304 Avenue F, Bogalusa
Cities Near Bogalusa
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bogalusa FAQ
Is Bogalusa, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Bogalusa's median rent is $767/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $30,749/year. Median home value is $97,600.
Is Bogalusa, Louisiana safe?⌄
Bogalusa's violent crime rate was 912 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3144 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bogalusa, Louisiana?⌄
Washington Parish, which includes Bogalusa, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bogalusa, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Bogalusa is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $767/month and median household income is $30,749/year. The median home value is $97,600. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bogalusa, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Bogalusa is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from