Low state income tax (3%), but shrinking population (-5.1% since 2017).
In Shreveport, LA, the average 2-bedroom rent is $1,111/mo, the state income tax reaches 3.00%, and heat wave risk rates 6/10.
| Average Rent (2BR) | $1,111/mo | HUD FMR · FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost vs National Average | −35% | HUD FMR · FY2026 |
| State Income Tax % | 3.00% | Tax Foundation · 2025 |
| Heat Wave Risk | 6/10 | FEMA NRI · 2023 |
| Home Insurance (annual) | $8,497/yr | MoneyGeek · 2025 |
| Primary Care Physician Ratio | 796:1 | County Health Rankings · 2024 |
| Broadband Subscription Rate | 78.8% | Census ACS · 2022 |
| Population Density | 1,721/sq mi | Census · 2025 |
33 sourced metrics across 10 categories — every number dated. Nothing estimated, nothing invented.
33 sourced metrics across 10 categories — every number dated. Nothing estimated, nothing invented.