199 foot cross in Louisiana, 2012
Red Chute’s story
147 years in pictures
Census counts: 5,431 in 1990, 7,065 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1932 on.
- 1879Red Chute is settled
Red ChuteLA
Settled in 1879, this town now has 6,526 residents.
Population
6,526
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$219K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
35.8
years
Jobs based here
933
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#23 of 161 in LA
Is Red Chute a good place to live?
Mostly strong, with a single weak spot. Red Chute ranks 23rd of 161 in Louisiana, with a B overall. Nationally, it does better than 55% of U.S. towns. Its strongest subject is schools (A−): its public schools beat 83% of Louisiana towns on state tests and graduation. It also does well on incomes: the median household earns $86K. The drawback is walkability (D). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 89% of U.S. towns. Homes run about $219K for a typical one, 3.9 times the Shreveport metro’s $56K median household income.
Figures: schools, state test and graduation results · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · home values, Zillow.
A growing town
Red Chute has grown 13% from 2010 to 2020
6,261 counted in 2010 and 7,065 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Red Chute grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Louisiana), ordered by how far Red Chute is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.6 of 20; 2.2% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsNear the top of the towns comparedA−Open →Jobs & incomeBased on what households earn, poverty and workB+Open →Cost of livingHomes are harder to afford than in most townsC+Open →HealthNear typical for the towns comparedB−Open →Hazard riskHeat waves top the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksDOpen →HistoryBased on listed places, the town’s age and notable peopleDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Red Chute: who provides what
Red Chute is unincorporated, so Bossier Parish and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerSWEPCO13.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage Water System19 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBossier ParishBossier Parish provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBossier Parish Registrar of VotersBossier Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code7103771037 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Red Chute.
Red Chute carries less natural-hazard risk than most of Louisiana (mostly heat waves), looks healthier within Louisiana than nationally and has milder winter nights than most of the country, though not than most of Louisiana.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Red Chute has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Jobs in Red Chute grew by 148 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 933. For most workers, Red Chute is a place to come home to: only 3% work in town. 7.5% of Red Chute residents live below the poverty line, below both Louisiana’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The median commute is under 11 miles.
3%work in town
| Red Chute | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 5.6% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Red Chute3%
Shreveport36%
Bossier City23%
Benton8%
Minden2%
11 mi
median commute distance
933
jobs based in Red Chute
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 11% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Red Chute brings mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 36.5°: milder than most of the country, but colder than 81% of Louisiana places with climate records; July afternoons average 93.3°.
Among 162 Louisiana towns, just 7 have a higher typical July afternoon high than Red Chute. Its January low stands at 37°F, below the Louisiana town median (42°F) but above the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Snowfall is close to zero.
94°summer high
| Red Chute | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 93°F | 92°F | 85°F |
| January low | 37°F | 42°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–59°
Spring54–76°
Summer71–92°
Fall54–78°
Nov 18
typical first frost
Mar 6
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
No age group stands out in Red Chute against Louisiana
Four-year graduates: 34% of adults 25 and older here, 27% across Louisiana. By age, Red Chute looks like Louisiana: each broad group is within 4 points. Red Chute: 27% of residents are under 18.
35.8median age · LA 38
| Red Chute | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% | 24% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 20% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 17% | 18% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | 37.9 years | 40.5 years |
Red ChuteLouisianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school28%
Some college23%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.2 points. Across Louisiana, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Red Chute | LA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.1% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.7% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.3% | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.2% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.4% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.8% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.7% | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.8% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.7% | 17% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.5% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Red Chute is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Within Louisiana it is healthier than 90% of the 161 graded towns: much of Louisiana scores lower on these measures. Its widest gap with Louisiana is tooth loss: 10.8% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 18.1% statewide.
For adults in Red Chute, the share who have been diagnosed with depression is 27%. Only 10 of the 161 Louisiana towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have high blood pressure than Red Chute. In Red Chute, 11% of adults have diabetes, and 13% report frequent physical distress.
55%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Red Chute | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 27% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
17 better15 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Red Chute | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.8% | 18.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.6% | 22.5% |
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)
8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
90th
percentile among LA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Red Chute has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from heat waves
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk lower than 77% of Louisiana towns, with expected losses of about $338 per resident a year; that rating is what its B− for hazard risk is built on.
Just over a third of Red Chute’s expected losses from natural hazards come from heat waves, followed by inland flooding at 27%. Its FEMA hazard score is 47 of 100. Since 2012, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out here.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Heat wavesInland floodingTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 2012
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C+
Red Chute stands out in Louisiana and nationally, with the median rent higher than most
81.6% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 54.8% across Louisiana.
The median sale price was $283,000 in May 2026. In Red Chute, 87% of households are owner-occupiers. Homes sold in Red Chute spent a median 81 days on the market.
$283Kmedian sale price
| Red Chute | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,095 a month | $989 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 87% | 68% | 73% |
Market temperature
81
days on market
99%
sale-to-list price
14
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 12 attractions →Caddo Lake and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Red Chute. Close and well known come first.
25 mi LakeCaddo Lake
12 mi Stadium & arenaIndependence Stadium
8 mi Stadium & arenaCenturyLink Center
6 mi MuseumEighth Air Force Museum
9 mi TheatreShreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
9 mi TheatreStrand TheatreSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Caddo Lake: Jay Carriker (User:JCarriker), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Independence Stadium: AllisonFoley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CenturyLink Center: The original uploader was Dman861 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Eighth Air Force Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Strand Theatre: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Red Chute
16pages on Red Chute
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Red Chute
Bossier Parish Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bossier City2.9 mi$4,283 in-state tuitionCentenary College of LouisianaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Shreveport9.1 mi$41,200 tuitionLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center-ShreveportUniversity or college · Public · Shreveport10.6 mi
About 7 of every 100 Red Chute residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Louisiana.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Red Chute for work
Where Red Chute’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
933jobs based in Red Chute
3%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Red Chute
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
Red Chute is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Red Chute had a population of 7,065. It is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 21,299 ft
Red Chute’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Red Chute.
EastwoodBossier CityRed Chute
How the neighbors grade
| Town | LA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chute | #23 | B | C+ | — | A− | B− |
| Eastwood | #76 | C | C | — | A− | D |
| Bossier City | #137 | D | C | D− | A− | D |
Red Chute and Eastwood report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Red Chute with a neighbor →
Questions about Red Chute
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Red Chute, LA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Red Chute grades B overall, better than 55% of U.S. towns and #23 of 161 in Louisiana. It grades B− for health and A− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Red Chute, LA expensive?
The typical home is worth about $219,000, 2% above the Louisiana typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.