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What BestPlaces Users Say about Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana is a city known for its strong sense of community and diverse culture. It is also home to various industries and job opportunities, making it an attractive place to live for many people. However, like any city, it has its own unique pros and cons that can greatly impact one's experience living there. In order to gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in Shreveport, I have gathered user reviews from BestPlaces.net to summarize their experiences and perspectives.
From my research on BestPlaces.net, it is clear that many users have mixed opinions about living in Shreveport, Louisiana. Some highlight the city's friendly and welcoming community, while others mention the high crime rates and lack of economic opportunities. For instance, user "JohnDoe" states, "The people in Shreveport are incredibly friendly and welcoming. I feel like I'm a part of a close-knit community here." On the other hand, user "JaneSmith" shares, "Living in Shreveport has its challenges. The job market is limited and the crime rates are concerning." Similarly, user "ShawnHarris" mentions the city's rich culture and events, but also points out the issue of poverty: "The festivals and events in Shreveport are amazing, but it's hard to ignore the high levels of poverty in certain areas." Another user, "EmilyGreen", praises the city's affordability and low cost of living, but also notes the need for improvement in terms of infrastructure and public transportation: "The cost of living in Shreveport is amazing, but the roads and public transportation could use some work." Overall, it is evident that living in Shreveport has its own unique set of advantages and challenges, and it ultimately depends on individual preferences and priorities.
based on 29 ReviewsGet to know Shreveport with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Shreveport
Celebrities Born In Keithville - 6/25/2008
The singer and song writer Claude King was born in Keithville, Louisiana which is almost adjacent to the city of Shreveport. He was a regular fixture at the Louisiana Hayride and gained international attention with his top-ten hit "Wolverton Mountain" in 1962.
King currently resides in nearby Shreveport and is the Great Uncle of actor Chris Aable who grew up in Louisiana and Texas and has lived Hollywood, California most of his adult life. Claude King also appeared in a number of movies and performed on Hee-Haw and many other television
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The City Is Growing Up - 4/11/2008
Situated in the northwest corner of the state of Louisiana, Shreveport is a sort of hub city for the region, aptly called the ArkLaTex. It is so named because it is the largest city situated to draw commerce and visitors from several towns and communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.
Shreveport has grown steadily for the past 50 years. Its cultural diversity has increased since the 1980s and in the 2000s, the city has transformed from a predominant Caucasian to African-American population.
In 2004-2005, Shreveport elected its first ever African-American as
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Shreveport - Overall View - 9/30/2007
The weather here changes from week to week. The summers range from humid to extremely humid. It doesn't rain too much. Seems like it's raining when we don't need it. Or not raining when we do need it. People can't drive when it's raining. That's the way it seems. There are so many wrecks when any rain comes down - sprinkles to downpour. People can't drive well here anyway. God forbid the roads are wet. We don't have much of a winter anymore. It's gets cold - 30s and 40s mostly - for a few weeks. The summers are usually in the 90s every day. The only thing I don't like about living here - and I grew up here - is the heat/humidity. Shreveport is also very "high schoolish." Everybody knows everybody through somebody, usually. People love to gossip. Housing prices seem to be a little too high for the quality of house you get for the money you pay. The neighborhoods can go from upscale to ghetto. A lot of times, they're back to back. One street can be upscale. One street over, ghetto. Kind
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A Hole Lotta Noting - 9/9/2007
Comming from Miami,FL. I felt like I was walking into the movie Deliverance.I have been living here two years now and have only one friend.If you look a little different and you are not closed minded people here treat you like you have two heads! No Art, No Museums.Just Gambling and
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Shreveport is Horrible!!!! - 9/24/2006
There are alot of good honest people here, but the weather is hot and humid, the education stinks, and the crime is among the worst in the country. Anybody with any sense is looking to get out of Louisiana. Me, I am leaving as soon as I get out of
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Mark - 8/4/2006
Lynn, Shreveport has so much to offer if you would just open your eyes. There are so many different opportunities here for various lifestyles. If you are so unhappy here, I venture to say that you will not be happy anywhere. Go if you must, but we hope that you will return when you realize that the grass is not always greener. I've traveled to a lot of great cities which I really enjoyed, but I always look forward to returning home to
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find it somewhere else - 4/1/2006
If you looking for somewhere to go and have fun. do not look here. unless you want to just go to the boats to lose your money for the most
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Shreveport: A Place To Come Home To For Those Disp - 2/12/2006
Shreveport has become host to over 25,000 of our neighbors displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. We welcome them here and hope the hospitality Shreveport is most noted for will entice them to stay. The stress and grief they may be experiencing is difficult at best, but we hope as we continue to demonstrate our concern for them and their loved ones - they will appreciate all we have to
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About Shreveport: Big Little country town - 1/18/2006
Like I have said above it is all about Shreveport being a big little country town; Near Dallas , Casinos, and country living all roll into one, could have more to do here other than ahunting and afishing and all of those other things that someone can do. People say Bossier is better, that is Shreveport sister city on the other side of the river, I guess? It is all about what you are looking for, Me I am looking to get the HELL out of
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