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Bossier City, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County
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
B
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
F
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
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
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)
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").