Shreveport, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caddo Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
183,483
Population
1,696/sq mi density
$48,465
Median Income
$33,788 per capita
$178,100
Home Value
$148,292 Zillow
$980
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
1,235
Violent Crime/100K
4,048 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$48,465 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$178,100 home value, $980/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,235 violent crimes/100K (225% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Shreveport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4669°N, 93.7922°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Caddo Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Shreveport Regional (SHV) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in |
Shreveport has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.9").