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Bossier City, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County
Bossier City, LA
At a Glance
How Bossier City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bossier City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bossier City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bossier City residents earn a median household income of $55,130 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,386. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,667 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bossier City is $192,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,059. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Bossier City reports 791 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,671/100K. The murder rate is 2.9/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Bossier City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bossier City has 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.