Bossier City, Louisiana

Population 63,345

Bossier City is located in Bossier Parish, LA. The population is 63,345, making Bossier City the largest city in Bossier Parish and the 6th largest city in the state of Louisiana.

There are 22 public schools in Bossier City with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Bossier City is moderate , and there are 142 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bossier City is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bossier City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bossier City include Red Chute, Eastwood and Haughton.

Bossier City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.5%

Crime Rate

54.43% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 553
  • Violent Crimes: 791
  • Robbery: 104
  • Burglary: 668
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

48.19% Higher than national avg.
  • 142 offenders in Bossier City
  • 22.42 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

258 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 243

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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22 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 22 K-12 public schools in Bossier City, LA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Bossier City's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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2 Private Schools

Providence Classical Academy

St Jude Greenfield Child Development Center

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142 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1,057 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Bossier City, LA issued 1,057 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,057 permits, 586 were issued for single family homes and 471 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bossier City, LA issued 981 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 981 permits, 563 were issued for single family homes and 418 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $702
  • 1 Bedroom: $839
  • 2 Bedrooms: $997
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,233
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,389

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Environmental Hazards

258 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Bossier City, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Bossier City, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.39 Average
    Bossier City, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.72°
  • February 50.48°
  • March 58.3°
  • April 65.98°
  • May 74.11°
  • June 82.64°
  • July 84.58°
  • August 85.1°
  • September 77.28°
  • October 65.84°
  • November 57°
  • December 51.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bossier City, LA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bossier City, LA: $47,289

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bossier City is 3.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.80%
White Collar - 59.20%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • John Fleming

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

35 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

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