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Benton, Louisiana

town · Bossier Parish

At a glance

2,548
Population
$201,000
Median home value
34% below U.S. median
$873/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$58,143
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
20.9 min
Average commute
86.7%
Homes with broadband
4.1%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates20%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Greater Bossier EDF
county Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation
region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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