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| What Bossier City is like for active adults |
Bossier City, located on Louisiana’s Other Side, is a progressive community in northwest Lousiana with big city amenities and small town charm. The population is over 62,000 and growing. Friendly people and diverse offerings add to its allure.
The Red River continues to be a thriving center from which most commerce occurs. Situated on the Red River is the Louisiana Boardwalk which offers shopping, dining and entertainment. Three riverboat casinos offer nonstop gaming action. From the pull of slots at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, DiamondJacks’ Casino and Resort, and Boomtown Casino and Hotel. Harrah's Louisiana Downs provides horse racing. Bossier City boasts several impressive festivals a month, as well as the Southern University Museum of Art.
Bossier City is about 6 miles east of Shreveport. Average home sales in mid 2009 were priced at about $160,000 and very steady. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| The riverboat casinos make Shreveport an interesting place. Bossier City and the whole state of Louisiana are very interested in helping people retire in this community - you will find a welcoming atmosphere. The Red River and its Louisiana Boardwalk is the region's #1 attraction - it offers great shopping, dining, and entertainment. Casinos include Horseshoe, DiamondJack's, and Boomtown. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| If you don't like living near casinos and the vibe they can give off, you won't like it here. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like Louisiana and who want small town life combined with a lot to do will like it here. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Riverboat casinos and Barksdale Air Base are big economic drivers for the region. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Bossier City is located in northwest Louisiana on the Red River. Winters are fairly mild with the average Jan temperature between 40 and 60 F. |
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| Cultural environment |
| The casinos provide a lot of the local culture with big name entertainment and restaurants. Each month area festivals draw thousands, as do live theater, symphony performances. Riverfront clubs and the Louisiana Boardwalk offer country, blues, and jazz concerts by popular artists. The Barksdale Air Show. Food is a big part of culture in Louisiana too. Museums include Southern University Museum of Art, Eighth Air Force Museum, and Spring Street Historical Museum. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Summitt Hospital and the Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center serve Bossier City. Shreveport is only 4 miles away with even more facilities. |
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| Transportation |
| Shreveport Regional Airport |
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Facts about BOSSIER CITY
- State: LA
- Environment: Suburban,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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