Shreveport, Louisiana

Population 201,878

Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, LA. The population is 201,878, making Shreveport the largest city in Caddo Parish and the 2nd largest city in the state of Louisiana.

There are 66 public schools in Shreveport with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Shreveport is high , and there are 862 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Shreveport is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Shreveport property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Shreveport include Lakeview, Bossier City and Keithville.

Shreveport Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.3%

Crime Rate

56.2% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 346
  • Violent Crimes: 780
  • Robbery: 157
  • Burglary: 867
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

72.80% Higher than national avg.
  • 862 offenders in Shreveport
  • 42.70 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,024 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 48
  • Registered Polluters: 33
  • Superfunds: 31
  • Tanks & Spills: 912

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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66 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 66 K-12 public schools in Shreveport, LA and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Shreveport's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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862 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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270 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Shreveport, LA issued 270 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 270 permits, 264 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Shreveport, LA issued 258 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $620
  • 1 Bedroom: $738
  • 2 Bedrooms: $878
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,090
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,225

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Environmental Hazards

1024 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Shreveport, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Shreveport, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Shreveport, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.43°
  • February 51.3°
  • March 59.27°
  • April 66.58°
  • May 74.77°
  • June 82.54°
  • July 84.42°
  • August 85.23°
  • September 78.9°
  • October 66.42°
  • November 57.33°
  • December 51.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Shreveport, LA

Earthquakes
Shreveport, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Shreveport, LA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Shreveport, LA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Shreveport, LA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Shreveport, LA: $34,647

Unemployment

Unemployment in Shreveport is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.32%
White Collar - 59.68%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • John Fleming

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

127 FCC Towers view all