Bossier Parish, Louisiana

County Distress Index: Serious · 67.0 | 129,795 people · 38th most distressed in Louisiana
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Bossier Parish, LA shows significant household financial distress with a score of 67.0 — 550th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Legal Distress, where bankruptcy filing rates are well above the national average. Within Louisiana, it ranks 38th of 64 counties. Among its 6 neighboring counties, 5 show more distress.

The Numbers Behind the Score

The CDI measures five statistically derived factors of household financial distress, PCA-weighted. Bossier Parish's primary driver is Legal Distress at 89.7 — worse than roughly 90% of U.S. counties.

Legal Distress Primary driver 89.7
Bankruptcy Filing Rate 90
Housing Cost Burden 77.7
Rent-Burdened (30%+) 75
Severely Rent-Burdened (50%+) 81
Mortgage-Burdened (30%+) 71
Homeownership Rate 82
Consumer Credit Distress 71.9
Debt in Collections 77
Medical Debt 85
Auto Loan Delinquency 71
Credit Card Delinquency 51
Uninsured Rate 63
Subprime Credit Population 79
Economic Vitality 43.1
Wage-to-Rent Ratio 55
Rent-to-Income Ratio 26
Business Formation Rate 21
House Price Change (YoY) 77
Structural Poverty 36.3
Unemployment Rate 49
Poverty Rate 52
Income vs. State Median 9
Child Poverty Rate 56
Disability Rate 35
Transfer Income Dependency 33

Scores are percentile-based: 50 = national median, higher = more distressed.

Neighbors and Peers

Neighboring Counties

CountyScoreZonevs. Bossier Parish
Bossier Parish, LA 67.0 Serious —
Caddo Parish, LA 82.7 Crisis +15.7
Webster Parish, LA 80.3 Crisis +13.3
Miller County, AR 79.3 Serious +12.3
Bienville Parish, LA 71.6 Serious +4.6
Lafayette County, AR 68.3 Serious +1.3
Red River Parish, LA 65.8 Serious -1.2

Population Peers

CountyScoreZonevs. Bossier Parish
Doña Ana County, NM 67.1 Serious +0.1
Lee County, MS 66.9 Serious -0.1
DeSoto County, MS 67.1 Serious +0.1
Glynn County, GA 67.2 Serious +0.2
Terrebonne Parish, LA 66.8 Serious -0.2

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MULTI-CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY (MCDC)
Bossier City
318-741-5941
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Louisiana State Bar Association Lawyer Referral offers a lawyer referral service for bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and consumer rights.

Louisiana State Bar Association Lawyer Referral 1-800-421-5722

Free Legal Aid

Legal aid organizations serving Bossier Parish residents at no cost.

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services 504-529-1000
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation 1-800-256-1175
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation (504) 529-1000

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the distress score for Bossier Parish, Louisiana?

    Bossier Parish has a County Distress Index score of 67.0 out of 100, placing it in the Serious zone. It ranks 550th nationally out of 3,144 counties and 38th in Louisiana out of 64 counties.

  • What drives financial distress in Bossier Parish?

    The primary driver of distress in Bossier Parish is Legal Distress, where the county scores 89.7 out of 100. This domain is measured by indicators including Bankruptcy Filing Rate.

  • How does Bossier Parish compare to neighboring counties?

    Bossier Parish (67.0) can be compared to its 6 neighboring counties: Caddo Parish, LA (82.7); Webster Parish, LA (80.3); Miller County, AR (79.3).

  • How is the County Distress Index calculated?

    The County Distress Index uses PCA-weighted percentile scoring across five statistically derived factors: Consumer Credit Distress (47.5%), Housing Cost Burden (22.3%), Structural Poverty (13.6%), Economic Vitality (9.2%), and Legal Distress (7.4%). Each county's indicators are ranked against all 3,144 U.S. counties. A score of 50 means the county is at the national median; higher scores indicate greater distress.

  • How often is the CDI updated?

    Annually, aligned to Census American Community Survey and Urban Institute Debt in America release windows — the slowest-moving source inputs. Between annual refreshes, faster-cadence indicators (BLS unemployment, QCEW wages) may drive light mid-year updates if a specific component moves meaningfully. Current data compiled April 14, 2026; next full refresh early 2027.

  • What does the Serious zone mean?

    The CDI divides counties into five zones: Healthy (below 46), Normal (46–55), Elevated (55–71), Serious (71–86), and Crisis (86 and above). Bossier Parish's score of 67.0 sits in the Serious zone (71–86).

  • What data sources power Bossier Parish's CDI score?

    Bossier Parish's CDI score draws on Urban Institute Debt in America (Equifax credit-bureau panel), U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 5-year, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates), Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS, QCEW), U.S. Courts Administrative Office (F-5A bankruptcy filings), and HUD Fair Market Rents. Every number on this page traces to one of these public sources.

  • What is the population of Bossier Parish?

    Bossier Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 129,795 (2023 Census estimate), classified as a mid county.