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Living in Bossier City

Bossier City's population was 62,901 in July 2026. There were 2,131 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 35 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 53.2% and the vacancy rate was 9.32%.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population63,259people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,787EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent973EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.47%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,593offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 190% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean11.4µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · aqs.epa.gov

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Bossier City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,107 per month, while the median home value was US$202,100 in July 2026. 52% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Bossier City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1574
Utilities, 85 m² flat€93
Internet, 60 Mbps€62
Mobile plan, 10 GB€60

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited62.39 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bossier City (Wayback Machine capture 20260216014331)30Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,574 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bossier City (Wayback Machine capture 20260216014331)30Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB59.93 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bossier City (Wayback Machine capture 20260216014331)30Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home92.58 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bossier City (Wayback Machine capture 20260216014331)30Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,107/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)9.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,671 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,092 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent973 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes2,068 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Is Bossier City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–55%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–61%
Student46%strong on education, weak on work · range 36–56%
Family40%strong on family, weak on cost · range 31–49%
Retirement42%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 31–53%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 3,797 of 63,259 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$55,819 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bossier City is 6.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income55,819 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband67.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet11.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet6.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary2,787 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,312 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate6.47 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Bossier City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,312 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,304of €2,611 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,611
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,092
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€93 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bossier City (Wayback Machine capture 20260216014331) · 2026-07-31− €93
Internet€62 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bossier City (Wayback Machine capture 20260216014331) · 2026-07-31− €62
Mobile plan€60 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bossier City (Wayback Machine capture 20260216014331) · 2026-07-31− €60
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,304
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bossier City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bossier City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher89.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools35 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count16Official
School enrolment, share of residents24.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio78 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents2,131 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,457 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bossier City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBossier City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bossier City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Bossier City4,593
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,593 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting14Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents790.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes446 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.97 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work1.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Nearest airportDTN3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bossier City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bossier City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Bossier City is 11.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean11.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.67 · Feb 17 · Mar 21.33 · Apr 25.28 · May 29.22 · Jun 32.83 · Jul 34.61 · Aug 34.94 · Sep 32 · Oct 26.28 · Nov 19.94 · Dec 15.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013957 (SHREVEPORT)19Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.22 · Feb 4.17 · Mar 8.11 · Apr 12.17 · May 17.39 · Jun 21.61 · Jul 23 · Aug 22.33 · Sep 18.61 · Oct 12.17 · Nov 7.06 · Dec 3.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00167738 (RED RVR RSCH STN)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 8.8 · Feb 11 · Mar 15 · Apr 18.8 · May 23.3 · Jun 27.2 · Jul 28.8 · Aug 28.9 · Sep 25.7 · Oct 19.6 · Nov 13.6 · Dec 9.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 124 · Feb 112.5 · Mar 128.8 · Apr 141.2 · May 115.3 · Jun 107.4 · Jul 86.61 · Aug 83.31 · Sep 87.88 · Oct 115.3 · Nov 102.4 · Dec 127 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00167738 (RED RVR RSCH STN)18Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading31.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.45 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,316 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.17 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature11.58 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Shreveport ±0.2 °C. Elsewhere: Messina (Italy) ±3.5 °C, Barakaldo (Spain) ±4.8 °C, Bilbao (Spain) ±4.8 °C, Latina (Italy) ±3.1 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±3.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 3,797 is not 3.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.31 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)9Official
Foreign residents3,797 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density550.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau10Official
Population63,259 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics63,346 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value202,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes53.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate62.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad6.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage53.72 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage75.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance12.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher24.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available89.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over28,606 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home6.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans73.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Bossier City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Eden Prairie as a Bossier City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1372 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €5,181 Eden Prairie vs €2,787 Bossier City+86%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,353 Eden Prairie vs 4,593 Bossier City−71%
  • Foreign residents: 6.7% Eden Prairie vs 3.3% Bossier City+103%
  • Unemployment: 3.6% Eden Prairie vs 6.5% Bossier City−44%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,383 Eden Prairie vs €3,312 Bossier City+32%
  • Residents: 63,075 Eden Prairie vs 63,259 Bossier City−0%
  • Nearest airport: 3.0 km Eden Prairie vs 3.0 km Bossier Citysame level

Cities near Bossier City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Shreveport 6.8 km away
Salary
2,836 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Red Chute 9.3 km away
Rent
1,936 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,108 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Bossier City?

The median gross salary is 3,312 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Bossier City?

The unemployment rate is 6.47 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Bossier City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 11.4 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Bossier City?

Police recorded 4,593 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Bossier City?

The published population is 63,259 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Bossier City?

3,797 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Bossier City a good place to live?

Bossier City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Bossier City?

Shreveport, Red Chute are near Bossier City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
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  6. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  7. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  3. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  4. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  5. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  20. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bossier City (Wayback Machine capture 20260216014331) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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