Living in Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Caddo Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 251,460, part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA metro area. The main communities are Shreveport, Vivian, Blanchard.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,074/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $132K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 61°F) and very hot summers (highs around 91°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Caddo Parish has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.