Bossier City, LA

Louisiana · Bossier Parish · Shreveport-Bossier City Metro

Bossier City is a mid-size city in Louisiana with a population of 62,832. Residents earn $55,130 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

62,832 Population 1,415/sq mi density

$55,130 Median Income $32,386 per capita

$192,300 Home Value $224,059 Zillow

$1,097 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent

68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

791 Violent Crime/100K 4,671 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$55,130 median income, 3.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$192,300 home value, $1,097/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

791 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $55,130

27% lower than US avg

Home Value $192,300

32% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 791/100K

108% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 24.4%

28% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,097

6% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.9%

34% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.2%

11% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.8%

11% higher than US avg

How Bossier City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population62,832

Median Age35.1 yrs

Density1,415/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 59%

Veterans12.3%

Economy

B+

Median Income$55,130

Per Capita$32,386

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty13.8%

County GDP$7,656M

Commute19 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$192,300

Rent$1,097

Ownership55.3%

Zillow$224,059

Housing Units27,931

Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

Violent791/100K

Property4,671/100K

Murder2.9/100K

Assault608/100K

Burglary668/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%

Uninsured10.0%

Smoking18.0%

Depression27.1%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)

AQI47 (Good)

Rain48.9 in/yr

Sunny Days308/yr

Elevation151 ft (46 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.4%

High School+89.6%

Graduate+8.1%

School Score5.16

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%

Commute19 min

Broadband81.8%

EV Stations3

Libraries7

Is Bossier City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bossier City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bossier City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bossier City is $55,130, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bossier City is $192,300, 32% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 791 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,671 per 100,000, 138% above the national average.

Education

24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Bossier City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Bossier City has a population of 62,832 with a density of 1,415 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age is 35.1 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (58.9%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 26.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.1% of residents, while 9.9% speak Spanish. 12.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 15.4% of residents have a disability. 88.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

62,832

Total Population

1,415

People / sq mi

35.1yrs

Median Age

10% below US avg

1.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%

Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bossier City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.1%

15% above US avg

Spanish 9.9%

26% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bossier City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bossier City is $55,130, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,386 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,003, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 3,667 business establishments, including 280 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bossier City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$55,130
	27% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$32,386
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,003
IRS Avg AGI	$72,013
Gini Index	0.459 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.2%
	11% below US avg
Poverty Rate	13.8%
	11% above US avg
Establishments (County)	3,667
County GDP	$7,656M

Business (County)

Restaurants	280
Healthcare	264
Retail	436
Manufacturing	65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,331
	5% below US avg
Cost of Living	88.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.6 min
Drive Alone	84.2%
Public Transit	1.4%
Work from Home	5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Bossier City is $192,300, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $224,059, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.3% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,097 (6% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $982 for a one-bedroom to $1,111 for a two-bedroom apartment. 55.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 27,931 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1979. The average annual property tax is $3,331. 29.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$192,300
	32% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$224,059
Median List Price	$230,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$230,000
$/Sq Ft	$135
Homes Sold	34
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.3%
Price Drops	23.0%
Inventory	174

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,097
	6% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,445
Rent Burden	29.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$870
1 Bedroom	$982
2 Bedrooms	$1,111
3 Bedrooms	$1,458
4 Bedrooms	$1,552

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	55.3%
Owner-Occupied	55.3%
Renter-Occupied	44.7%
Housing Units	27,931
Median Year Built	1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,331
	5% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.73%

In Bossier City, 42.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.6% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.4% of residents. 38.9% have high blood pressure. 18.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.0% report binge drinking. 32.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.9% experience frequent mental distress. 10.0% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,117. The dentist ratio is 1:1,821. 73.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.0 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Bossier City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.9%
	34% above US avg
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	38.9%
Asthma	10.5%
COPD	7.8%
Cancer	6.5%
Stroke	3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.0%
	29% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.0%
Physical Inactivity	32.6%
Depression	27.1%
Mental Distress	19.9%
Physical Distress	14.9%
Short Sleep	44.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.8%
Uninsured	10.0%
	16% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,117
Dentists	1:1,821
Mental Health	1:428
Checkup Rate	81.0%
Dental Visits	55.3%
Premature Death	8,647/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.0/10
Exercise Access	73.7%
Healthcare Facilities	264

Bossier City has a violent crime rate of 791 per 100,000 residents, 108% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 608.3 per 100,000, robbery at 104.3, rape at 75.3. The murder rate is 2.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,671 per 100,000, 138% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,450, burglary at 668, vehicle theft at 553 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 15 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Bossier City receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Bossier City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	790.8/100K
	108% above US avg
Murder	2.9/100K
	54% below US avg
Rape	75.3/100K
Robbery	104.3/100K
Assault	608.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	4,670.9/100K
	138% above US avg
Burglary	667.7/100K
Theft	3,450.0/100K
Vehicle Theft	553.3/100K
Arson	1.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15
Traffic Accidents	881
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Bossier City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47. 57% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	67.5°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	151 ft (46 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density	1,415/sq mi
Coordinates	32.5237°N, 93.6554°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Bossier Parish County
Nearest Airport	Shreveport Regional (SHV) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"

29% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	47.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	57.4%
Unhealthy Days	3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0398 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.64 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.5 / 100
Community Resilience	35.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012	3 km NE of Timpson, Texas	M4.8	95 km
Sep 2, 2013	3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.3	100 km
Sep 2, 2013	14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.2	103 km
Jan 25, 2013	11 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M4.1	97 km
May 10, 2012	9 km NW of Timpson, Texas	M3.9	98 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	53 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	35 km
Jan 20, 2019	7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas	M3.3	126 km
Apr 16, 2021	8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.2	32 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	107 km
Aug 22, 2025	5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas	M3.2	90 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	30 km
Aug 21, 2025	8 km W of Huxley, Texas	M3.0	90 km
Apr 2, 2024	5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas	M3.0	137 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	119 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	29 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	132 km
May 31, 2013	7 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M2.9	98 km
Jan 29, 2013	4 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	101 km
Dec 7, 2012	3 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	101 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 3	78 km
2020	Delta	Category 1	279 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	230 km
2008	Gustav	Category 1	298 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	247 km
2005	Rita	Category 2	229 km
1992	Andrew	Category 1	292 km
1986	Bonnie	Category 1	298 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	295 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

706 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 944 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999	EF4	16 km	7
Dec 3, 1978	EF4	9 km	2
Dec 19, 1957	EF4	99 km	2
Feb 12, 1950	EF4	70 km	18
Apr 25, 2019	EF3	92 km	2
Jan 20, 2010	EF3	48 km	0
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	68 km	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	39 km	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	64 km	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	90 km	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	90 km	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	81 km	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	73 km	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	55 km	0
Nov 3, 1992	EF3	53 km	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF3	91 km	0
Nov 15, 1987	EF3	88 km	1
Apr 23, 1985	EF3	56 km	0
May 2, 1984	EF3	44 km	0
May 19, 1983	EF3	99 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2011	NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX	41,645	84 km
2021	UNNAMED	5,057	95 km
2022	GOOBER HILL SOUTH	4,845	98 km
2011	TD13	4,208	74 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,833	95 km
2016	UNNAMED	3,408	92 km
2022	TXCLR-FY22-RX-W	3,288	49 km
2015	UNNAMED	3,287	92 km
2010	RX10COMP36-45	3,272	97 km
2020	GOOBER HILL SOUTH	3,144	98 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,992	98 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,954	90 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,953	90 km
2010	COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN	2,902	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,782	95 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,749	92 km
2024	RX WINN-40-115	2,724	95 km
2021	WINN 13 17 18	2,683	83 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,639	92 km
2022	WINN C40 / 115	2,626	95 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	4.4 in
February	48°F (9°C)	4.4 in
March	56°F (13°C)	4.4 in
April	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	78°F (26°C)	4.5 in
July	85°F (30°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	3.3 in
October	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in
December	47°F (9°C)	4.7 in	Coldest

Bossier City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.8").

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Bossier City is located in Bossier Parish County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71% of the vote, a 43.3-point margin. 81.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 264 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 84.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%

D 27.7%

Winner: Republican by 43.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15
Traffic Accidents	881
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	24.4%
	28% below US avg
High School+	89.6%
Graduate Degree+	8.1%
School Test Score	5.16

C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,415/sq mi
Total Area	1.3 sq mi
County	Bossier Parish County

Services

Broadband Access	81.8%
Avg Download Speed	89.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	19.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	3
Alt Fuel Stations	10
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	264
Restaurants	280
Retail Stores	436

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.6 min
Drive Alone	84.2%
Public Transit	1.4%
Work from Home	5.3%

Average costs for common services in Bossier City. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$221 ($132–$353)
Specialist Visit	$309 ($176–$485)
Urgent Care Visit	$176 ($88–$309)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,940 ($706–$4,410)
Dental Cleaning	$115 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling	$221 ($132–$353)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$66 ($44–$106)
Brake Pad Replacement	$265 ($132–$441)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$529 ($353–$882)
Battery Replacement	$176 ($88–$309)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair	$353 ($132–$706)
HVAC System Install	$6,174 ($3,528–$10,584)
Roof Repair	$882 ($353–$1,764)
Roof Replacement	$7,938 ($4,851–$13,230)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,323 ($441–$3,087)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,230 ($4,410–$26,460)
DUI Defense	$4,410 ($1,764–$8,820)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,323 ($706–$2,646)
Will Preparation	$441 ($176–$882)
Trust Preparation	$2,205 ($882–$4,410)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut	$49 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$132 ($66–$221)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour)	$71 ($44–$115)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.62 ($2.65–$4.85)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.09 ($2.21–$4.41)
Loaf of Bread	$3.35 ($2.21–$4.85)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.97 ($2.65–$5.73)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.85 ($3.53–$6.62)
Rice (per lb)	$0.88 ($0.53–$1.59)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$123 ($71–$221)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$62 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$62 ($35–$106)
Internet (Monthly)	$62 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44–$132)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$176 ($66–$441)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,764 ($1,058–$3,087)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$62 ($26–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.06–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$88 ($26–$221)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$66)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,058 ($529–$2,205)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$882 ($441–$1,764)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$353 ($176–$617)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$882 ($353–$2,205)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,025 ($4,410–$26,460)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$265 ($132–$441)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$176 ($88–$353)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$680
Toddler	$657
Preschool	$635
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$593
Toddler	$593
Preschool	$597

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Bossier Parish

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services	6,604	330	$24,805	1.64
Retail Trade	6,218	492	$35,988	1.40
Health Care & Social Assistance	5,063	356	$60,105	0.80
Professional & Technical Services	2,457	479	$68,661	0.80
Construction	2,067	312	$62,248	0.89
Administrative & Waste Services	2,027	260	$43,278	0.78
Manufacturing	1,987	89	$70,197	0.55
Wholesale Trade	1,795	210	$71,685	1.03
Other Services	1,407	213	$40,922	1.05
Mining & Oil/Gas	1,276	66	$99,840	7.61
Arts & Entertainment	1,042	48	$34,669	1.40
Transportation & Warehousing	1,007	121	$66,852	0.54
Finance & Insurance	941	230	$62,477	0.52
Real Estate	866	186	$50,631	1.26
Management of Companies	471	32	$79,418	0.63
Information & Technology	331	58	$64,923	0.40
Educational Services	276	39	$28,289	0.30
Agriculture & Forestry	166	20	$51,668	0.46
Utilities	143	9	$100,280	0.85

Colleges & Universities in Bossier City

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Bossier Parish Community College	Public · Associate	9,177	—	$4,283	$4,283
VH Barber & Styling Academy	Private For-Profit · Certificate	57	—	—	—

Hospitals in Bossier City

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
RED RIVER BEHAVIORAL CENTER, LLC	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(318) 549-2033

Schools in Bossier City

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Airline High School	High	2,021	99	20.4:1
Parkway High School	High	1,360	69	19.7:1
Elm Grove Middle School	Middle	952	52	18.3:1
Cope Middle School	Middle	836	42	19.9:1
Apollo Elementary School	Elementary	792	43	18.4:1
Bossier High School	High	719	44	16.3:1
W.T. Lewis Elementary School	Elementary	639	30	21.3:1
Greenacres Middle School	Middle	611	37	16.5:1
Legacy Elementary School	Elementary	602	32	18.8:1
Rusheon Middle School	Middle	600	38	15.8:1
Plantation Park Elementary School	Elementary	598	36	16.6:1
Stockwell Place Elementary School	Elementary	594	28	21.2:1
Sun City Elementary School	Elementary	567	33	17.2:1
Curtis Elementary School	Elementary	494	22	22.5:1
Waller Elementary School	Elementary	464	29	16.0:1
Central Park Elementary School	Elementary	461	31	14.9:1
Meadowview Elementary School	Elementary	431	30	14.4:1
R. V. Kerr Elementary School	Elementary	415	31	13.4:1
Bellaire Elementary School	Elementary	384	23	16.7:1
Bossier Elementary School	Elementary	222	19	11.7:1

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Radio Stations near Bossier City

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Caddo Country	—	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Bossier City

1 campgrounds found near Bossier City.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)	4.4/5	30	$25–$50

National Parks Near Bossier City

9 national parks and monuments found near Bossier City.

Park	Type	Fee
Big Cypress State Park	State Park	Free
C. Bickham Dickson Park - In Bossier Ph.	State Park	Free
Caddo Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Cane River Creole National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Lake Bistineau State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Claiborne State Park	State Park	Free
Logoly State Park	State Park	Free
Martin Creek Lake State Park	State Park	Free
North Toledo Bend State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Bossier City

3 trails found near Bossier City.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
SUGAR CANE NRT	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BEECH BOTTOM LOOP	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LOST MAN LOOP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—

Historical Trends — Bossier City

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	66,113	$47,845
2015	68,141	$47,342
2017	68,490	$48,468
2019	68,358	$50,340
2021	62,865	$50,027
2023	62,991	$55,130

Museums in Bossier City

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
MAGALE LIBRARY GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3188695170	$31,122,368
MEADOWS MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		3188695169	$31,122,368
TURNER ART CENTER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3188695011	$31,122,368
SCI-PORT: LOUISIANA'S SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	820 CLYDE FANT PARKWAY	3184243466	$3,166,733
MULTICULTURAL CENTER OF SOUTH	GENERAL MUSEUM	401 TEXAS ST	3186738248	$319,826
LOUISIANA STATE EXHIBIT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	3015 GREENWOOD RD	3186322020	$151,431
PAMOJA ART SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3182271971	$88,071
BOMBS AWAY AIR FORCE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$54,128
MARINER MARLIN ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$31,824
GARDEN OF ANGELS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$2,324
8TH AIR FORCE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
ALGUR MEADOWS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3188695169
ARK-LA-TEX ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC VEHICLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3182220227
CYPRESS BLACK BAYOU ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION GARDEN	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
DAYNA AND RONALD L. SAWYER SPACE DOME PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	820 CLYDE FANT PARKWAY
DICKSON MUSEUM OF LOUISIANA MAMMALS & GAME BIRDS	GENERAL MUSEUM
DONNA SERVICE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
FAIRFIELD HISTORIC DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KREWE OF GEMINI MARDI GRAS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2101 E TEXAS ST	3187419264
LOUISIANA DUTCH OVEN SOCIETY LDOS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MARLENE YU MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
MCNEILL STREET PUMPING STATION PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3182213388
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN FENCING	GENERAL MUSEUM
NORTH LOUISIANA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3183574585
PIONEER HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM
R W NORTON ART FOUNDATION	ART MUSEUM		3188654201
RED RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL RAILROAD SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2424 LAKECREST DRIVE	3187975093
SHREVEPORT FIRE FIGHTERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
SHREVEPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SHREVEPORT WATER WORKS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3182213388
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART AT SHREVEPORT	ART MUSEUM
SPENCER RAY STEPHENS FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		3186352147
SPRING STREET HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3184240964
STAGE-STARS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3182209434
TEX MARDI GRAS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2101 E TEXAS ST	3182182865
TOUCHSTONE WESLEY	GENERAL MUSEUM		3187465792
TOUCHSTONE WILDLIFE AND ART	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		3189492323

Libraries in Bossier City

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
SHREVE MEMORIAL	424 TEXAS STREET	0.0	1,353,408
BOSSIER PARISH	2206 BECKETT STREET	0.0	473,379

Farmers Markets in Bossier City

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Benton Farmers' Market	495 Simpson	05/31/2015 to 07/26/2015	Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM;	Visit
Haughton Market & Artisan Fair	Highway 80 East in Haughton	08/09/2014 to 08/09/2014	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;
Neighborhood Food & Crafter's Market	400 W. McKinley Avenue	10/14/2017 to 12/02/2017	Sat: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;
Shreveport Farmers' Market	101 Crockett St.	06/02/2018 to 08/18/2018	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
South Bossier Farmer's Market	1145 Hwy 527	10/09/2016 to	Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM;	Visit

Breweries in Bossier City

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Fumblebrewski	Brewery	3142 N Market St
Great Raft Brewing	Brewery Highland-Stoner Hill, Bars & Clubs, Nightlife	1251 Dalzell St	13187349881	Visit

Nursing Homes in Bossier City

7 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
NORTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME 3130 ARTHUR RAY TEAGUE PARKWAY	Government - State	12	6	5/5	—	—	—	3187412763
S C C OF COLONIAL OAKS REHABILITATION CENTER 4921 MEDICAL DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	120	112	4/5	—	1/5	3/5	3187425420
S C C OF PILGRIM MANOR REHABILITATION CENTER 1524 DOCTORS DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	153	144	3/5	—	1/5	2/5	3187421623
CYPRESS POINT NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER 2901 DOUGLAS STREET	For profit - Corporation	124	77	2/5	—	1/5	4/5	3187472700
GARDEN COURT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER 4405 AIRLINE DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	77	49	2/5	—	1/5	1/5	3187475440
HERITAGE MANOR OF BOSSIER 2575 AIRLINE DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	64	51	2/5	—	3/5	1/5	3187467466
RIVERVIEW CARE CENTER 4820 MEDICAL DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	151	104	1/5	—	1/5	4/5	3187471857

Pharmacies in Bossier City

13 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALBERTSONS-SAVON - 4220	3121 EAST TEXAS STREET	318-747-1466
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE - REFILL PHARMACY-DOD	BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE BOULEVARD WEST	318-456-8481
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE CLINIC - MAIN PHARMACY-DOD	243 CURTISS ROAD	318-456-6230
BROOKSHIRE'S - 107	4918 BARKSDALE BOULEVARD	318-549-2107
CVS - 5323	3001 EAST TEXAS STREET	318-742-6600
CVS - 5396	4890 BARKSDALE BOULEVARD	318-747-4330
KMART	3045 EAST TEXAS STREET	318-741-1776
KROGER	801 BENTON ROAD	318-742-3509
SUPER 1 FOODS	1870 AIRLINE DRIVE	318-746-8401
TARGET	2735 BEENE BOULEVARD	318-678-6801
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 376	2536 AIRLINE DRIVE	318-747-7513
WALGREENS - 7004	2107 AIRLINE DRIVE	318-742-5590
WALGREENS - 9998	3400 AIRLINE DRIVE	318-741-6589

EV Charging Stations in Bossier City

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
MOFFITT AUTO MOFFITT VOLKSWA	1975 Old Minden Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Caesars Horseshoe Bossier City - Tesla Destination	711 Horseshoe Blvd	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public
Horseshoe Parking Garage	711 Horseshoe	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
ORR KIA OUSIDE	3601 Benton Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Orr Nissan	2323 Viking Dr	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Bossier City

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
6585 HIGHWAY 1 NORTH	TOWER	132
1005 Old Plain Dealing Road	TOWER	126
Sligo Cell Site 061 Sligo Road	TOWER	106
11502 NORRIS FERRY ROAD EXTENSION	TOWER	96
HILLTOP ROAD	TOWER	91
10492 NORRIS FERRY ROAD CROSSING (9166)	LTOWER	91
4056 CAMP JOY ROAD (9133)	GTOWER	85
3548 HIGHWAY 3276 (9178)	GTOWER	83
11970 Mansfield Rd	TOWER	60
420 HIGHWAY 157 (9167)	MTOWER	58

Fire Stations in Bossier City

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Bossier City Fire Department	620 Benton RD	Career			318-741-8700

Bridges in Bossier City

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Tee Beam	Concrete	1966	162	71,593	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1966	768	71,593	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1967	244	71,593	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1967	489	71,593	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1966	162	69,892	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1966	648	69,892	P
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1966	768	69,892	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1967	244	69,892	F
Culvert	Concrete	1967	24	69,892	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1967	381	69,892	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1967	207	69,892	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete continuous	1967	142	69,892	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1967	465	69,892	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1967	207	59,076	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete continuous	1967	142	59,076	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1967	465	59,076	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1973	135	59,076	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1973	135	59,076	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1966	648	45,300	P
Slab	Concrete continuous	1978	129	42,148	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	319	42,148	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	279	42,148	F
Culvert	Concrete	1978	43	35,972	F
Culvert	Concrete	1978	43	35,972	F
Culvert	Concrete	1978	32	35,972	G
Culvert	Concrete	1978	32	35,972	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	240	35,972	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	240	35,972	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	238	34,418	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	238	34,418	F
Slab	Concrete	1975	60	32,603	F
Culvert	Concrete	1992	37	32,603	G
Slab	Concrete	2005	100	32,603	F
Slab	Concrete	2005	80	32,603	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1968	2,823	28,999	P
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1972	2,692	26,979	F
Slab	Concrete	1978	125	25,004	F
Slab	Concrete	1978	125	25,004	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1979	416	23,106	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1966	544	23,105	P
Slab	Concrete	2007	155	23,105	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2008	1,185	21,505	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1966	264	15,920	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1966	1,187	15,642	F
Slab	Concrete	1967	218	15,642	P
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1979	1,781	15,642	G
Culvert	Concrete	2014	45	15,627	G
Slab	Concrete	1955	80	15,627	P
Slab	Concrete	2003	200	15,627	G
Culvert	Concrete	1927	71	15,627	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1978	637	15,150	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	2008	2,734	14,900	F
Slab	Concrete	1986	76	14,078	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1978	129	13,700	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	309	13,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1978	279	13,700	F
Culvert	Concrete	1965	23	13,317	F
Culvert	Concrete	1958	47	12,394	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1987	187	11,190	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1987	187	11,190	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1974	202	10,602	F
Slab	Concrete	2017	280	8,332	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2016	200	8,332	G
Slab	Concrete	1982	228	8,332	F
Slab	Concrete	1965	77	8,332	F
Slab	Concrete	1974	41	7,678	G
Slab	Concrete	1974	41	7,678	G
Slab	Concrete	1974	61	7,678	G
Slab	Concrete	1974	61	7,678	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1974	202	7,678	F
Culvert	Concrete	2007	75	7,489	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1966	553	6,786	P
Culvert	Concrete	2019	60	5,335	G
Culvert	Concrete	1948	34	5,237	F
Slab	Concrete	1970	115	4,896	F
Slab	Concrete	1986	95	4,137	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1989	32	4,000	F
Slab	Concrete	2005	200	3,408	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1951	75	2,500	F
Slab	Concrete	1936	162	2,376	P
Slab	Concrete	2003	200	2,376	G
Slab	Concrete	1986	57	2,204	F
Slab	Concrete	1998	160	2,000	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1951	114	2,000	F
Slab	Concrete	1993	120	2,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2005	280	2,000	G
Slab	Concrete	1981	209	1,951	P
Slab	Concrete	2006	57	1,951	G
Culvert	Concrete	1998	25	1,892	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1991	640	1,818	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2014	200	1,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1995	167	710	P
Slab	Concrete	1960	57	568	P
Slab	Concrete	1984	95	250	G
Culvert	Steel	2018	100	200	G
Culvert	Concrete	2016	51	200	G
Culvert	Steel	2009	38	200	F
Culvert	Concrete	2006	24	200	G
Slab	Concrete	1979	77	120	P
Slab	Concrete	1977	77	100	P
Culvert	Concrete	2020	45	50	G
Culvert	Steel	1979	47	30	G
Slab	Concrete	1987	165	25	F
Slab	Concrete	2002	95	2	G
Culvert	Concrete	2017	24	2	G

Correctional Facilities in Bossier City

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
BOSSIER CITY JAIL	620 BENTON RD	LOCAL	-999	620	OPEN
BOSSIER PARISH JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	4813 SHED RD	COUNTY	-999	-999	NOT AVAILABLE

Amtrak Stations in Bossier City

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Shreveport, LA	1237 Murphy Street	BUS

Airports Near Bossier City

40 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Barksdale Air Force Base	BAD	Medium Airport
Shreveport Regional Airport	SHV	Medium Airport
Arcadia Bienville Parish Airport	—	Small Airport
Belcher Airpatch Airport	—	Small Airport
Bluebird Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
C E 'Rusty' Williams Airport	—	Small Airport
Center Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Cypress River Airport	—	Small Airport
Dixie Farm Service Airport	—	Small Airport
Dragon Lady Airport	—	Small Airport
Ellerbe Field	—	Small Airport
Gilliam Airport	—	Small Airport
Goldcrest Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Hall Miller Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Harrison County Airport	ASL	Small Airport
Homer Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Juneau Ultralightport Airpark	—	Small Airport
Loggy Bayou Plantation Airport	—	Small Airport
Magnolia Municipal Airport / Ralph C Weiser Field	AGO	Small Airport
Manning Field	—	Small Airport
Minden Airport	—	Small Airport
Morgan Airport	—	Small Airport
Naylor Airport	—	Small Airport
Old Hickory Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Panola County Sharpe Field	—	Small Airport
Pilkinton Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Scull Airport	—	Small Airport
Sharp Field	—	Small Airport
Shreveport Downtown Airport	DTN	Small Airport
Sonlef Air Strip	—	Small Airport
Springhill Airport	—	Small Airport
Stuart Airstrip	—	Small Airport
T & M Ag Aviation Airport	—	Small Airport
Tater Patch Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Taylor Field	—	Small Airport
Thackers Airport	—	Small Airport
The Red River Airport	—	Small Airport
Touchstone Ridge Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Vivian Airport	—	Small Airport
Want's Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Bossier City

7 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Blanchard Police
Bossier City Police Department	620 Benton Road
Bossier Parish Sheriff Substation	2510 Viking Drive
Caddo Parish Sheriff	4910 North Market Street
Haughton Police Department	120 West McKinley Avenue
Louisiana State Police Troop G
University Police

Grocery Stores in Bossier City

70 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Airline Hop In - Circle K	Convenience Store	4903 Airline Dr
ALDI 75107	Supermarket	2900 Meadow Creek Dr
Am One Stop	Convenience Store	748 Diamondjacks Blvd
Asiana Market 0	Grocery Store	900 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy
Bao Bao Food Market	Other	810 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy
Barksdale AFB Commissary 104	Supermarket	1265 Twining Dr
Barksdale Exxon 117	Convenience Store	2264 Barksdale Blvd
Barksdale Mart	Convenience Store	4910 Barksdale Blvd
Barksdale Stop N Go	Convenience Store	5412 Barksdale Blvd
Birdies Fuel & Food	Convenience Store	1000 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy
Bossier Breaktime	Convenience Store	1975 Airline Dr
Bossier Quick Mart	Convenience Store	1300 Barksdale Blvd
Bossier Seafood And More.	Specialty Store	2055 E Texas St
Brookshire Food Store 107	Supermarket	4918 Barksdale Blvd
Brookshire Food Store 47	Supermarket	4860 Airline Dr
Circle K 2705985	Convenience Store	4151 Airline Dr
Circle K 2708181	Convenience Store	1201 Barksdale Blvd
Circle K 2708191	Convenience Store	2032 Airline Dr
Circle K 2723770	Convenience Store	4006 Barksdale Blvd
Circle K 2723771	Convenience Store	2651 Benton Rd
Circle K 2744199	Convenience Store	2840 Airline Dr
Circle K Store 2707759 2707759	Convenience Store	2470 Barksdale Blvd
Circle K Stores Inc 2708194	Convenience Store	2001 Old Minden Rd
CVS Pharmacy 10218	Other	2870 Airline Dr
CVS/ PHARMACY INC 5323	Other	3001 E Texas St
CVS/ PHARMACY INC 5396	Other	4890 Barksdale Blvd
Diamond Food Mart	Convenience Store	1604 Airline Dr
Dixie Mart 17275	Convenience Store	4128 Benton Rd
Dollar General 22561	Other	5500 Barksdale Blvd
DOLLAR GENERAL 4748	Other	2314 Barksdale Blvd
DOLLAR GENERAL 4749	Other	1310 Swan Lake Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 9231	Other	4612 Barksdale Blvd
Dollar Tree 455	Other	2350 Airline Dr
Dollar Tree 4582	Other	1215 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy
Dollar Tree 8704	Other	1811 Jimmie Davis Hwy
Dollar Up Llc 1	Convenience Store	2061 E Texas St
El Novillo Carniceria	Other	2242 Barksdale Blvd
Family Dollar 12346	Other	5362 Barksdale Blvd
Family Dollar 12570	Other	1882 Airline Dr
Family Dollar 1306	Other	2226 E Texas St
Family Dollar 1876	Other	4100 Barksdale Blvd
Family Dollar 4210	Other	1330 Swan Lake Rd
Family Dollar 5249	Other	2342 Barksdale Blvd
FOOD TOWN	Convenience Store	1918 Benton Rd
I-220 Travel Plaza	Convenience Store	7303 E Texas St
Kroger 534	Super Store	1050 George Dement Blvd
M & A Shell	Convenience Store	1342 Captain Shreve Dr
M&J United Food Mart	Convenience Store	4609 Shed Rd
Maggio Grocery	Convenience Store	401 Thompson St
Murphy USA 7482	Convenience Store	1121 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy
Murphy USA 7754	Convenience Store	2552 Airline Dr
Murphy USA 7990	Convenience Store	100 Benton Spur
QuikTrip 7223	Convenience Store	4344 E Texas St
Raceway 6729	Convenience Store	2125 Old Minden Rd
Raceway 6935	Convenience Store	3645 Benton Rd
Sam's Club 4109	Super Store	2861 Beene Blvd
Save Bucks	Convenience Store	2201 E Texas St
Sligo Country Store	Convenience Store	1898 Sligo Rd
Smoko's	Convenience Store	1930 Airline Dr
SUPER 1 FOODS 633	Supermarket	745 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy
Super 1 Foods 616	Supermarket	1870 Airline Dr
Swan Lake Food Mart	Convenience Store	1400 Swan Lake Rd
TARGET STORE T 2273	Super Store	2735 Beene Blvd
Vincent General Store	Grocery Store	1000 Northgate Rd
WALGREENS 07004	Other	2107 Airline Dr
WALGREENS 9998	Other	3400 Airline Dr
Walmart 3868	Super Store	1125 SHREVEPORT BARKSDALE HWY
Walmart Neighborhood Market 3752	Super Store	5700 Dale Avenue
Walmart Neighborhood Market 5204	Super Store	4000 Barksdale Blvd
Walmart SUPERCENTER 376	Super Store	2536 Airline Dr

Post Offices in Bossier City

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Barksdale Air Force Base Post Office	450 Curtiss Road
Bossier City Post Office	150 Benton Road
Bossier City Post Office (Plantation Station)	4310 Barksdale Boulevard

Treatment Centers in Bossier City

15 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
A Center for Hope and Change	Mental Health	318-673-9901
Active Recovery - Bossier City	Substance Abuse	318-584-7133
Active Recovery - Shreveport	Substance Abuse	318-946-8157
Brentwood Hospital	Both	318-678-7500
CADA - Adult Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	318-222-8511
CADA - Bossier Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	318-747-1211
Council on Alcoholism and DA of - Northwest Louisiana	Substance Abuse	318-222-8511 x26
HOPE Recovery Clinic	Substance Abuse	318-828-2520
Intensive Specialty Hospital	Both	318-841-2525
Magnolia Recovery	Substance Abuse	318-615-9006
New Day Recovery - Shreveport	Substance Abuse	318-562-6320
North Louisiana Whole Health Trt Ctr	Substance Abuse	318-408-9929
Red River Behavioral Center LLC	Mental Health	318-549-2033
Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic	Both	318-676-5111
Uprising Addiction Center	Substance Abuse	877-887-7473

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bossier City

63 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
A TIME TO PRAY	1005 SPANISH MOSS CIR
AIRLINE DRIVE CHURCH OF CHRIST	2125 AIRLINE DR
ANDY HARRIS MINISTRIES INC	2406 BENTON RD
ANNASON MINISTRIES INC	69 DAVIDSON DR
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 5901
BAPTIST CHURCH OF AMERICA	616 THOMPSON ST
BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN WOMENS MINISTRY	419 LONG ACRE DR
BOSSIER BAPTIST CHURCH INC	809 HAMILTON RD
BOSSIER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	535 MODICA ST
BOSSIER CITY RED RIVER KOREAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	4901 MEDICAL DR
BOSSIER MISSION OUTREACH CENTER	1907 GREEN ST
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS	3305 BLACK LAKE CIR
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	616 THOMPSON ST
CHURCH IN JES-US ORM INC	2008 AIRLINE DR STE 300 # 138
CHURCH OF CHRIST CARRIAGE OAKS	5661 SHED RD
FAITH IN HIM MINISTRIES INC	22 PROVIDENT OAKS
FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF BOSSIER INC	410 NORTH CIR
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	2205 SHED RD
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	201 JOHN WESLEY BLVD
FOUNDATIONS FOR CHRIST INC	PO BOX 8693
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH	408 BENNETT ST
GATHERING CHURCH	2301 MIDDLE CREEK BLVD
HARVEST TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	PO BOX 5957
HARVEST TEMPLE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC	1633 BENTON RD
HELEN BRINSON MINISTRIES	425 JORDAN DR
HOOVER MINISTRIES	2609 VILLAGE LN
HOUSE OF PURPOSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 8011
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	2565 AIRLINE DR
ISLAMIC ASSOC OF GREATER SHREVEPORT LTD	1000 DELHI ST
JOINT HEIRS KINGDOM MINISTRY INC	347 GREENACRES BLVD
KINGSTOWNE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD INTERNATIONAL	2950 E TEXAS ST
KOREAN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY	735 LEVITOW CIR
LAYMEN TEMPLE	648 DETROIT ST
LIGHTHOUSE PARTNERS	104 BEAU BRIDGE CIR
LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER SHREVEPORT BOSSIER	PO BOX 5831
MANNA INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC	2010 E TEXAS STREET SUITE 1
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH	7738 BARKSDALE BLVD
MEN OF COURAGE LOUISIANA	2123 SHED RD
MINISTERIO INTERNACIONAL 1 PEDRO 2 9 LINAJE ESCOJIDO	1811 LEE ST
NORTHPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH	4204 AIRLINE DR
OUR INHERITANCE MINISTRIES INC	3907 SHED RD
OVERCOMING FAITH CHURCH INC	2314 NORTHSIDE DR
PENTECOSTALS OF BOSSIER CITY INC	2833 VIKING DR
REDEMPTIVE LIFT MINISTRIES INC	134 CARONDELET CT
RESTORATION CENTRE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES	1009 FAWN HOLW
RIVER VALLEY CHURCH INC	PO BOX 72685
ROSE OF SHARON DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES	2315 TALLGRASS CIR
SACRED INSPIRATIONAL SOUCE OUTREACH AND MINISTRY	1431 CYNTHIA LN
SHED CHURCH	4501 SHED RD
SIMPLE CHURCH INC	601 BENTON RD STE 2
SPIRIT WIND MINISTRIES	5280 BENTON RD
SPIRIT WORD INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES	936 MAIZE ST
STONEWALL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	807 EATMAN ST
TEMPLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF BOSSIER CITY	1301 MARTIN LN
THERAPEUTIC ARTS MINISTRY FOR ALTERNATIVE RECOVERY INC	203 RAMPART ST
TRANSFORMATION CHURCH OF GOD	4601 AIRLINE DR
TRUE HOLINESS TABERNACLE	917 YOUREE ST
TURNING POINTE COMMUNITY CHURCH	323 CAMELBACK DR
VICTORY WORLD OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL INC	PO BOX 6063
WAT BUDDHASAMAKEEVANARAM OF LOUISIANA INC	983 CAPLIS SLIGO RD
WILDERNESS INTERDEPENDENT FELLOWSHIP OF CHURCHES	PO BOX 5553
WINNERS CIRCLE CHURCH INC	8000 E TEXAS ST
WORD AND WORSHIP CHURCH	309 ANTIETAM DR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bossier City

What is the population of Bossier City?

Bossier City has a population of 62,832 residents and is located in Louisiana. The population density is 1,415 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Bossier City expensive to live in?

Bossier City is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $55,130, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $192,300 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bossier City safe?

Public safety is a concern in Bossier City, with a violent crime rate of 791 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,671 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bossier City receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bossier City?

Bossier City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 47.

How is the job market in Bossier City?

Bossier City has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,003. There are 3,667 business establishments in the area, including 280 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 5.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bossier City?

The median home value in Bossier City is $192,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $224,059. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,097. Fair market rent is $982 for a 1-bedroom and $1,111 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 55.3%. The average annual property tax is $3,331.

How are the schools in Bossier City?

Schools in Bossier City score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 24.4% of adults in Bossier City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bossier City?

The obesity rate in Bossier City is 42.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.0% of adults are smokers. 32.6% are physically inactive. 27.1% of residents report depression. 10.0% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 73.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,117.

What is transportation like in Bossier City?

The average commute in Bossier City is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.2% of workers drive alone to work, 1.4% use public transit, and 5.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bossier City?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bossier City is 58.9% White, 26.8% Black or African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino. 90.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.9% speak Spanish. 12.3% of the population are military veterans. 15.4% of residents have a disability. 88.8% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Red Chute, LA 7,418 pop · 4.1 mi Eastwood, LA 4,057 pop · 6.0 mi Haughton, LA 4,473 pop · 8.8 mi Shreveport, LA 183,483 pop · 8.9 mi Benton, LA 2,408 pop · 12.5 mi Blanchard, LA 3,452 pop · 14.3 mi Greenwood, LA 3,123 pop · 18.9 mi Stonewall, LA 2,394 pop · 19.6 mi Sibley, LA 1,392 pop · 21.1 mi Minden, LA 11,604 pop · 23.2 mi Waskom, TX 1,862 pop · 24.1 mi Ringgold, LA 1,475 pop · 25.6 mi Vivian, LA 3,020 pop · 30.8 mi Mansfield, LA 4,653 pop · 33.8 mi

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