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Bogalusa, Louisiana

city · Washington Parish

At a glance

10,468
Population
$97,600
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$86,406
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$767/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$30,749
Median household income
61% below U.S. median
25.4 min
Average commute
74.7%
Homes with broadband
85.75%
Locations with fiber available
15.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost16% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates83.1%
College graduates12%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bogalusa
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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