Shreveport, 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 6/10
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
183,483 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,465 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$442 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$758 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Caddo Parish
7
Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area
7
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Caddo Parish
8
Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

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 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 39, LA State House District 3, LA
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Schools

Werner Park Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Fair Park Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
East Texas Regional Airport
54 miles, W • 1 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
94 miles, W • 1 star
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