Bossier City, LA GIS Map
Bossier City is a city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, with a population of about 68,094. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Bossier Parish
- Population
- 68,094
- Elevation
- 174 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.5160, -93.7321
- ZIP codes (5)
- 71111, 71112, 71113, 71171, 71172
- Land area
- 44.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Bossier City, LA
Bossier City is a city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 62,701 at the 2020 census. Located on the eastern bank of the Red River, Bossier City is closely tied economically and socially to its sister city, Shreveport, on the western bank. It is the second-most populous city in the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area. The parish operates its own community college, Bossier Parish Community College.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Bossier City, LA
The Bossier City map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Bossier City without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Bossier City Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
62,901
Households
25,926
Median household income
$55,819
Median age
35.4 years
Median home value
$202,100
Median gross rent
$1,107/mo
Owner-occupied homes
53.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
Below poverty level
20.8%
Land area
44.4 sq mi
Population density
1,417 / sq mi
County
Bossier City Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
61,315
April 2020 (estimates base)
62,720
July 2024 estimate
63,218
Change 2010-2020
+2.3%
Change 2020-2024
+0.8%
Photos of Bossier City
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Bossier City
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Bossier City.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Of Bossier Call Center | 1701 Old Minden Rd, 71111 | Leased | 30,353 | Jul 2039 |
| 4460 Viking Drive | 4460 Viking Dr, 71111 | Leased | 8,000 | Nov 2030 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Bossier City
General soil map unit at the city center: Severn-Norwood-Moreland
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- Rare
- Min. annual water table depth
- 23 cm
Soil Components
- Moreland26%
Vertisols · Oxyaquic Hapluderts
- Norwood16%
Inceptisols · Fluventic Eutrudepts
- Severn10%
Entisols · Typic Udifluvents
- Severn9%
Entisols · Typic Udifluvents
- Moreland8%
Vertisols · Oxyaquic Hapluderts
- Severn7%
Entisols · Typic Udifluvents
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Bossier City
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Shreveport Dwtn Ap, La weather station, elevation 179 ft, 2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 95°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 39°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 59 | 62 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 92 | 95 | 95 | 90 | 79 | 68 | 60 |
| Avg low °F | 39 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 66 | 73 | 76 | 75 | 68 | 57 | 47 | 40 |
| Precip. in | 4.37 | 4.29 | 4.73 | 4.65 | 3.78 | 4.36 | 3.55 | 2.65 | 3.30 | 4.40 | 3.96 | 4.83 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Bossier City
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bossier Parish, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 82.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Ice StormVery High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Bossier City FAQ
What county is Bossier City in?
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Bossier City, Louisiana is located in Bossier County.
What is the population of Bossier City?
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Bossier City has a population of about 68,094, making it the number 7 of the 37 Louisiana cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Bossier City?
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The elevation of Bossier City is approximately 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Bossier City?
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ZIP codes for Bossier City include 71111, 71112, 71113, 71171, 71172.
What time zone is Bossier City in?
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Bossier City is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Bossier City from Baton Rouge?
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Bossier City is about 207 miles from Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, in a straight line.
How far is Bossier City from New Orleans?
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Bossier City is about 280 miles from New Orleans, the largest city in Louisiana listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Bossier City?
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Cities near Bossier City include Shreveport, LA (1 miles); Minden, LA (27 miles); Marshall, TX (37 miles); Longview, TX (59 miles); Magnolia, AR (59 miles).
Local notes for Bossier City, LA
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