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Explore the life in Bogalusa based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Bogalusa
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Bogalusa
3. Crime In Bogalusa
4. Cost of Living In Bogalusa
5. Gender In Bogalusa
6. Household Income For Bogalusa
7. Education In Bogalusa
8. Race & Ethnicity In Bogalusa

Bogalusa is a city in Louisiana state in USA with a population of 11658 residents.. The poverty rate of Bogalusa is 29.1%, which is 108% higher than national average. The typical household in Bogalusa earns $31619 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 12 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 73% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Bogalusa are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Bogalusa is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bogalusa, only 81% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bogalusa remained 10.9%, which is 132% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bogalusa, only 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bogalusa is 82, which is 18% lower than national average. Median home value in Bogalusa is $115900 , which is 50% lower than national average. While median income in Bogalusa remained $31619, which is 53% lower than national average.

Jobs30%

Housing50%

Affordability50%

Safety30%

Amenities80%

Diversity90%

Education50%

Commute40%

The overall crime rate in Bogalusa, Louisiana is 156% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Bogalusa is 335% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Bogalusa is 121% higher than national average. You have 1 in 60 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 24 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Louisiana	13	23	19	24	9
In USA	120	237	157	276	406

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Louisiana	4	1	11	4	12
In USA	30	1	235	35	581