Caddo Parish, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
232,973 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,067 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$420 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$745 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area
7
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 4 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 39, LA State House District 1, LA
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Schools

Blanchard Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Donnie Bickham Middle School
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Northwood High School
2 miles, E • 4.6 star
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Southern University at Shreveport
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport
10 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
10 miles, S • 1.4 star
East Texas Regional Airport
50 miles, W • 1 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
90 miles, W • 1 star
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