The Town FilesBossier City, Louisiana
City in Bossier Parish · population 62,701 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $202,100
- Household income
- $55,819
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 53
- Median age
- 35.4
Bossier City is a city of 62,701 people in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $202,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better transit than 93% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 86% of Louisiana towns.
How Bossier City ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bossier City is worth $202,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $55,819, which is more affordable than 28% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,107 a month. 53.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bossier City | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,107 | $887 |
| Median household income | $55,819 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 53.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Bossier City
| People | Bossier City | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.8% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 12.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Bossier City
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 38.8°F. About 48.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bossier City since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 22 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1999 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 33 deaths and 588 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 260 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 23, 2000.
Severe weather in Bossier Parish since 1996
Bossier Parish has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in Bossier Parish
Bossier Parish had 44,354 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,165 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Bossier City itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Bossier City
21 public schools with 13,476 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | 8-12 | 1,951 | 18.2 |
| Parkway High School | 8-12 | 1,349 | 17.3 |
| Elm Grove Middle School | 6-8 | 903 | 15.6 |
| Cope Middle School | 6-8 | 847 | 17.3 |
| Apollo Elementary School | K-5 | 770 | 13.8 |
| Bossier High School | 8-12 | 723 | 14.8 |
| Rusheon Middle School | 6-8 | 608 | 12.9 |
| Greenacres Middle School | 6-8 | 604 | 14.4 |
| W.T. Lewis Elementary School | K-5 | 592 | 16.4 |
| Plantation Park Elementary School | PK-5 | 585 | 15.0 |
| Legacy Elementary School | K-4 | 572 | 14.7 |
| Sun City Elementary School | K-3 | 560 | 15.1 |
Towns near Bossier City
- Red Chute, LA4.1 mi · 7,065 people · home $219,100
- Eastwood, LA6.0 mi · 4,390 people · home $258,100
- Haughton, LA8.8 mi · 4,539 people · home $234,100
- Shreveport, LA8.9 mi · 187,593 people · home $178,900
- Blanchard, LA14.3 mi · 3,538 people · home $208,600
- Greenwood, LA18.9 mi · 3,166 people · home $241,600
- Minden, LA23.2 mi · 11,928 people · home $130,200
Bossier City questions
Is Bossier City, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bossier City scores better for retirees than 15% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 7%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.4).
How much does a house cost in Bossier City?
The median owner-occupied home in Bossier City is valued at $202,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,819, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,107 a month.
What is the weather like in Bossier City?
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 38.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Bossier City get tornadoes?
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bossier City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1999. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)