Composite profile
Overall score
53/100
Use the Shreveport profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy mix, and climate resilience alongside New Orleans, Dallas, and Memphis.
Overall53/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality56/100
Energy56/100
United States / North America
Shreveport, United States City Intelligence
Shreveport is a northwestern Louisiana city with healthcare, gaming, and energy-sector employment, interstate and Red River access, low housing costs, and heat and flooding adaptation context. Shreveport is a north america city of about ~400K metro in United States. On the composite city-intelligence score, Shreveport sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (53/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~400K metro
Image credit: Image: Roman Eugeniusz / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Constrained53/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Shreveport data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Shreveport's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 56/100 | Shreveport's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 56/100 | Shreveport's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 50/100 | Shreveport's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 55/100 | Shreveport's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 46/100 | Shreveport's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 46/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety76/100
Low crime77/100
Personal safety77/100
Night safety73/100
Road safety74/100
Shreveport is estimated to be a generally safe city (76/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life79/100
Healthcare83/100
Education85/100
Green space74/100
Cleanliness81/100
Infrastructure88/100
Mobility63/100
Shreveport has a high quality-of-life estimate (79/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness79/100
Education85/100
Green space74/100
Overall safety76/100
Shreveport scores high for family living (79/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability71/100
Walkability65/100
Cycling55/100
Infrastructure88/100
Shreveport is high for remote workers (71/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability78/100
Healthcare83/100
Cleanliness81/100
Outdoor lifestyle46/100
Shreveport is high for retirement (78/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Shreveport
Local public safety guidance for Shreveport, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Universal emergency | 91124/7 | 911 reaches police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch across the United States. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Shreveport, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the United States emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- Federal Communications Commission: 9-1-1 and E9-1-1 services
Used as the primary attribution for the United States 911 universal emergency number.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Shreveport
Healthcare context for Shreveport, with national-level information from United States where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Shreveport, see the United States healthcare profile.
Official hospital registry
Federal directory for comparing Medicare-certified hospitals, nursing homes, and other care providers.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Used as the primary federal attribution for United States public-health context.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare Care Compare
Used as the official United States hospital registry reference for verified facility lookups.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Shreveport
Local mobility context for Shreveport, with national-level context from United States where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Shreveport, see the United States transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- U.S. Department of Transportation: U.S. Department of Transportation
Used as the primary federal attribution for United States national transport context.
- Federal Aviation Administration: Federal Aviation Administration
Used as the primary attribution for United States aviation authority information.
- Federal Railroad Administration: Federal Railroad Administration
Used as the primary attribution for United States rail authority information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Shreveport. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Shreveport
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Shreveport will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Shreveport air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Shreveport drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Shreveport
Is Shreveport worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (79/100), with nearby nature such as Lake Bistineau State Park, Jimmie Davis State Park.
Is Shreveport good for families?
Strong (79/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Shreveport affordable?
More affordable than average; about $1,710/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Shreveport?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Shreveport's main industries?
Mainly technology, aerospace, research.
What is the climate in Shreveport?
A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 20.9°C.
Does Shreveport have universities?
Higher education is strong (72/100).
What is healthcare like in Shreveport?
Healthcare access is good (61/100).
Is Shreveport good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (68/100).
What nature is near Shreveport?
Within ~170 km: Lake Bistineau State Park, Jimmie Davis State Park.
Explore Shreveport modules
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Cost of Living in Shreveport
Shreveport's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Shreveport
Shreveport's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Shreveport
Shreveport's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Shreveport
Shreveport's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Shreveport
Shreveport's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Shreveport
Shreveport's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Shreveport
Cost of living estimates for Shreveport — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Shreveport
Climate profile for Shreveport — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 20.9°C, comfort score 75/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Shreveport
Economy and jobs profile for Shreveport — regional center, economy score 84/100, key industries including technology, aerospace, research. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Shreveport
Education profile for Shreveport — regional education center, education score 71/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Shreveport
Healthcare and retirement profile for Shreveport — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 61/100, retirement score 68/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Shreveport
Source-attributed visual context for Shreveport using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Shreveport
Weekend trip planning checklist for Shreveport — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Shreveport
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Shreveport
Estimate a monthly budget for Shreveport using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Shreveport
Plan a trip budget for Shreveport using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Shreveport
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Shreveport. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
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Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Shreveport — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
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Shreveport FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Shreveport, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Shreveport
Is Shreveport worth visiting?
Shreveport has a high quality-of-life estimate (79/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Lake Bistineau State Park, Jimmie Davis State Park and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Shreveport?
Shreveport has a high quality-of-life estimate (79/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 79/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Shreveport?
A single resident of Shreveport spends roughly $1,710 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near $910. Overall the city is more affordable than average for the United States. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Shreveport?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Shreveport is high for remote workers (71/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Shreveport?
Shreveport's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, manufacturing and tourism and hospitality. Shreveport has a regional economy with strengths in technology, aerospace and research.
Is Shreveport good for digital nomads and remote work?
Shreveport offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 86/100.
What are the education options in Shreveport?
Shreveport is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Computer Science and Medicine.
Is Shreveport a good place to study?
Shreveport offers a moderate student environment, supported by relatively affordable living, strong quality of life and good connectivity.
What is healthcare like in Shreveport?
Shreveport has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 61/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Shreveport a good place to retire?
Shreveport offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 68/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Shreveport?
Shreveport has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 20.9°C annually with roughly 1199 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Shreveport a safe place to live?
Shreveport is estimated to be a generally safe city (76/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Shreveport?
Shreveport indexes a walkability score of 65 and a cycling score of 55 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Shreveport?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Shreveport include Lake Bistineau State Park, Jimmie Davis State Park and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Shreveport good for families?
Shreveport scores high for family living (79/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Shreveport?
Shreveport rates 46/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 74/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Lake Bistineau State Park, Jimmie Davis State Park and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Shreveport profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy mix, and climate resilience alongside New Orleans, Dallas, and Memphis. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and air quality (56/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (46/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the United States country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Shreveport appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- US Environmental Protection Agency: National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Used where United States city comparisons need air-quality benchmark context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.