Shreveport, LA (zip code 71105) is ranked highly in several categories according to the BestPlaces rankings. It has very high scores for affordability and safety, with an overall cost of living index score of 83.7 out of 100 and a crime rate that is 33% lower than the national average. Additionally, Shreveport ranks highly on diversity, with an ethnic diversity index of 56.3 out of 100. Education-wise, the city has fairly good ratings; it scores 73.9 on the education attainment index and 77 on the public school ranking. Furthermore, Shreveport is rated highly in terms of its job market; its unemployment rate is only 3.7%, which is much lower than the US average of 5%. Finally, Shreveport has great access to outdoor activities with a recreation index score of 72.5 out of 100. All in all, these rankings suggest that 71105 Shreveport is an affordable place to live with plenty to do and a strong job market.
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