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Hosston, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
334 Population 126/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $30,477 per capita
$84,000 Home Value $88,428 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hosston, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$30,477 per capita
Home Value
$84,000
70% below
Zillow: $88,428
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Hosston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hosston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hosston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hosston residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,477. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% 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 Hosston is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,428. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Hosston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

6.6% of adults in Hosston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 70.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hosston has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population334
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$30,477
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$7,656M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$88,428
Housing Units167
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation200 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+70.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute37 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hosston was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.