The Town FilesHaughton, Louisiana
Town in Bossier Parish · population 4,539 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $234,100
- Household income
- $51,932
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 33.5
Haughton is a town of 4,539 people in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $234,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more of a college town than 89% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 74% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 70% of Louisiana towns.
How Haughton 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 Haughton is worth $234,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $51,932, which is more affordable than 9% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,087 a month. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Haughton | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,087 | $887 |
| Median household income | $51,932 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Haughton
| People | Haughton | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.3% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Haughton
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 36.0°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haughton since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on February 12, 1950 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 18 deaths and 60 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 81 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 11, 2024.
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 Haughton itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Haughton
5 public schools with 4,252 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton High School | 8-12 | 1,412 | 19.1 |
| Haughton Middle School | 6-8 | 1,052 | 17.2 |
| Haughton Elementary School | PK-5 | 670 | 14.9 |
| T.L. Rodes Elementary School | PK-1 | 607 | 14.1 |
| Platt Elementary School | 2-3 | 511 | 15.5 |
Towns near Haughton
- Eastwood, LA4.1 mi · 4,390 people · home $258,100
- Red Chute, LA7.0 mi · 7,065 people · home $219,100
- Bossier City, LA8.8 mi · 62,701 people · home $202,100
- Minden, LA14.9 mi · 11,928 people · home $130,200
- Shreveport, LA17.3 mi · 187,593 people · home $178,900
- Blanchard, LA22.7 mi · 3,538 people · home $208,600
- Greenwood, LA27.4 mi · 3,166 people · home $241,600
Haughton questions
Is Haughton, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Haughton scores better for retirees than 19% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 26%. 11.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.5).
How much does a house cost in Haughton?
The median owner-occupied home in Haughton is valued at $234,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,932, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,087 a month.
What is the weather like in Haughton?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 36.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Haughton get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haughton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on February 12, 1950. 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)