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Bossier City.
About
Life in Bossier City
If you're considering a move to Bossier City, expect a genuine working community rather than a tourist destination—though the three riverboat casinos and horse racing track do shape local culture and provide some weekend options. Job availability is solid with unemployment around 4.2%, and your commute to most places will average under 19 minutes, which is genuinely convenient. Housing is moderately priced with median home values around $202,100 and median rent near $1,097, making it affordable compared to many regions, though median household income sits at $55,819 so cost of living still matters.
Bossier City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Foreign-Born
6.0%
Broadband Internet
85.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bossier City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bossier City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (27.4%), and 8.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.6%
of households
Married Couples
37.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
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 about average for LA
Rent, home values, and income in Bossier City
In Bossier City, home values are 7% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
84.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,245
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $227,848 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for LA
Unemployment in Bossier City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bossier City is close to the LA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bossier City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area
Commute18 min avg
How Bossier City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bossier City, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV)
Regional airport · few flights387k 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 114% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bossier City runs 114% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
704.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,288.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bossier City Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 35 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bossier County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bossier Parish, which includes Bossier City, the most common type is heat, with 35 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | Flash Flood | $5,400 |
| 2024 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $746,000 |
| 2023 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 27 | Heat | $390,000 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Heat | $1.9M |
| 2019 | 25 | Heat | $395,000 |
| 2018 | 19 | Drought | $3.0M |
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.
25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bossier Parish, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bossier Parish, which includes Bossier City, is typically good — 288 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
288
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bossier Parish, county-wide
Climate94°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bossier City has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
96
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 39°F | 4.37" |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 4.29" |
| Mar | 70°F | 49°F | 4.73" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 4.65" |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 3.78" |
| Jun | 92°F | 73°F | 4.36" |
| Jul | 95°F | 76°F | 3.55" |
| Aug | 95°F | 75°F | 2.65" |
| Sep | 90°F | 68°F | 3.30" |
| Oct | 79°F | 57°F | 4.40" |
| Nov | 68°F | 47°F | 3.96" |
| Dec | 60°F | 41°F | 4.83" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bossier City
Bossier City has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.1%
of residents
Red River Behavioral Center, Llc
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (shreveport)
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Shreveport
Brentwood Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.4 mi away · Shreveport
Specialists Hospital Shreveport
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.9 mi away · Shreveport
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.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bossier City
Bossier City's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bossier City (within 15 miles)
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
6.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,153 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 39% graduate · median earnings $49,677 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University at Shreveport
9.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,910 students · in-state tuition $4,958 · 20% graduate · median earnings $35,836 (10 yrs after entry)
Centenary College of Louisiana
4.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 685 students · in-state tuition $43,450 · 60% graduate · median earnings $59,034 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cane River Creole National Historical Park, 72 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bossier City
Bossier City has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cane River Creole National Historical Park (72 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayPresident William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bossier City
Bossier Parish Library
2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City
Henry L. Aulds Jr. Branch
3950 Wayne Avenue, Bossier City
Cities Near Bossier City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bossier City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bossier City FAQ
Is Bossier City, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Bossier City's median rent is $1,107/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $55,819/year. Median home value is $202,100.
Is Bossier City, Louisiana safe?⌄
Bossier City's violent crime rate was 704 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3288 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bossier City, Louisiana?⌄
Bossier City has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bossier City, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Bossier City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,107/month and median household income is $55,819/year. The median home value is $202,100. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bossier City, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Bossier City is 18 minutes, which is shorter than 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