At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$30,477 per capita
Home Value
$84,000
Zillow: $88,428
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
21.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hosston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 5.4% (50% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population334
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$30,477
Unemployment5.4%
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%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI47 (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.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.