Bogalusa, Louisiana

Population 12,254

Bogalusa is located in Washington Parish, LA. The population is 12,254, making Bogalusa the largest city in Washington Parish.

There are 6 public schools in Bogalusa with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Bogalusa is very low , and there are 97 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bogalusa is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bogalusa property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bogalusa include Varnado, Sun and Bush.

Bogalusa Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.7%

Crime Rate

57.49% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 317
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 120
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

82.89% Higher than national avg.
  • 97 offenders in Bogalusa
  • 79.16 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

83 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 74

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Bogalusa, LA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Bogalusa's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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

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  • In 2007, the city of Bogalusa, LA issued 18 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 18 permits, 11 were issued for single family homes and 7 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2006, the city of Bogalusa, LA issued 19 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 19 permits, 13 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $635
  • 1 Bedroom: $725
  • 2 Bedrooms: $845
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,130
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,295

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Environmental Hazards

83 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Bogalusa, LA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Bogalusa, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
    Bogalusa, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 51.53°
  • February 54.3°
  • March 60.93°
  • April 67.67°
  • May 74.97°
  • June 81.56°
  • July 82.52°
  • August 82.72°
  • September 78.17°
  • October 67.5°
  • November 58.52°
  • December 53.57°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bogalusa, LA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bogalusa, LA: $23,604

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bogalusa is 4.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.65%
White Collar - 42.35%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

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9 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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