De Soto Parish, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
26,897 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,077 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$150,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$349 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$437 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.7% 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 57
Apr 4 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 38, LA State House District 7, LA
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Schools

Mansfield High School
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
Mansfield Middle School
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Mansfield Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Central School Corporation
4 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Remington College-Shreveport Campus
24 miles, N • 1.4 star
Ayers Career College
25 miles, N • 1.4 star
Blue Cliff College-Shreveport
25 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Desoto Regional Health System
2 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier
25 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
27 miles, N • 1.4 star
East Texas Regional Airport
61 miles, NW • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
86 miles, SE • 1 star
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