City safety & data profile

BogalusaLA

Bogalusa, LA is a 12K-resident city in Washington Parish with a median household income of $30,749.

Washington Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bogalusa, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bogalusa has a population larger than 12% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $97,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 88%
By size
$30,749
Median income
$97,600
Median home
39.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Bogalusa

Bogalusa posts a median household income higher than 0% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bogalusa area.

Top 100%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bogalusa

Where Bogalusa income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$30,749 Bottom 1% higher than 0% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bogalusa, LA beyond the headline numbers

Bogalusa sits inside Washington Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 30.79°N, -89.85°W. Population 11,933, $30,749 median household income. Median home value $97,600, median rent $767. Poverty rate 39.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bogalusa's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 49.9%, then obesity at 48.4%. 1 hospital in/around Bogalusa, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bogalusa from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,933
Bogalusa
Median Income
$30,749
-55% vs avg
Median Home Value
$97,600
-57% vs avg
Median Age
40
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washington Parish) - Bogalusa's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
45K-4%
Median Income
$45,380+43%
Median Home Value
$155,700+90%
Poverty Rate
24.3%-5%
Unemployment
9.9%-37%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bogalusa, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$767/mo
Poverty Rate
39.4% +177% vs avg
Unemployment 15.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12%
Work From Home 4.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 41.9%
African American 49.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
49.9%
Obesity
48.4%
Short Sleep Duration
44.3%
Physical Inactivity
40.5%
Current Smoking
22.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.9%
Diabetes
20.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.7%
Binge Drinking
13.2%
Current Asthma
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.7%
Annual Checkup 82.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.6%
Stroke
6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bogalusa, LA? ▼
Bogalusa, LA has a population of 11,933 people, located in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Bogalusa? ▼
The median household income in Bogalusa, LA is $30,749 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 39.4%.
What is the median home value in Bogalusa? ▼
The median home value in Bogalusa, LA is $97,600. Median rent is $767/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bogalusa? ▼
The top health indicators in Bogalusa include High Blood Pressure (49.9%), Obesity (48.4%), Short Sleep Duration (44.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bogalusa? ▼
Bogalusa has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bogalusa? ▼
The median age in Bogalusa, LA is 40 years. 12% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bogalusa, LA is located in Washington Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 12K and a $30,749 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bogalusa area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Bogalusa's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Bogalusa area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Washington Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.