The Town FilesShreveport, Louisiana
City in Caddo Parish · population 187,593 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $178,900
- Household income
- $48,699
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 70
- Median age
- 37.9
Shreveport is a city of 187,593 people in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $178,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better transit than 94% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 89% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 86% of Louisiana towns.
How Shreveport 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 Shreveport is worth $178,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $48,699, which is more affordable than 24% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $987 a month. 53.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shreveport | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $987 | $887 |
| Median household income | $48,699 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 53.3% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Shreveport
| People | Shreveport | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Shreveport
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
70 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shreveport since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 25 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1999 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 28 deaths and 586 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 275 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 23, 2000.
Severe weather in Caddo Parish since 1996
Caddo Parish has been included in 35 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 Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish had 108,246 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,843 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Shreveport itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in Shreveport
54 public schools with 33,276 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | 9-12 | 1,845 | 21.0 |
| C.E. Byrd High School | 9-12 | 1,526 | 20.3 |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | PK-8 | 1,472 | 16.5 |
| Magnolia School of Excellence (charter) | K-12 | 1,449 | 207.0 |
| Huntington High School | 9-12 | 1,383 | 18.4 |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | PK-8 | 1,379 | 17.7 |
| Northwood High School | 9-12 | 1,059 | 19.6 |
| Linwood Public Charter School | PK-8 | 1,059 | 20.8 |
| Southwood High School | 9-12 | 1,058 | 13.6 |
| Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School | 6-8 | 1,057 | 17.0 |
| Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School | 6-8 | 992 | 17.7 |
| Caddo Parish Magnet High School | 9-12 | 899 | 15.0 |
Towns near Shreveport
- Bossier City, LA8.9 mi · 62,701 people · home $202,100
- Greenwood, LA10.1 mi · 3,166 people · home $241,600
- Blanchard, LA10.8 mi · 3,538 people · home $208,600
- Red Chute, LA12.6 mi · 7,065 people · home $219,100
- Eastwood, LA14.9 mi · 4,390 people · home $258,100
- Haughton, LA17.3 mi · 4,539 people · home $234,100
Shreveport questions
Is Shreveport, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shreveport scores better for retirees than 43% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 8%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Shreveport?
The median owner-occupied home in Shreveport is valued at $178,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,699, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $987 a month.
What is the weather like in Shreveport?
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Shreveport get tornadoes?
70 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shreveport 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)