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Shreveport Louisiana
Shreveport is the third largest city in Louisiana, and the economic center for business and tourism in a 200-mile wide region where the borders of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet. The advent of riverboat gambling to Shreveport in the mid-1990s led the way to a revitalization of the downtown and riverfront areas. Population: Shreveport’s population was 199,311 at the 2010 census, with a metropolitan area population greater than 375,910.
Climate: Rainfall is abundant, and winters are generally mild. The normal annual precipitation averages nearly 47 inches.
Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Shreveport is 4.1% less than the Louisiana average and 7% less than the national average.
Housing costs: The median home cost in Shreveport is $107,800. While this is 9.7% greater than the Louisiana average, it is 31.4% less than the national average.
Colleges and Universities: Shreveport is home to a campus of LSU http://www.ce.lsus.edu/ which has a comprehensive continuing education department offering courses of interest to retirees such as Crafts/Painting, Culinary, Entertaining, Health/Fitness, Language/Writing, Music/Dance, and Outdoors/Recreation.
Transportation:Shreveport was rated among America’s best places to live in 2007 by Money Magazine in part because of its excellent road transportation system. Shreveport Regional Airport http://www.shreveportla.gov/airport/ provides service by American, Continental, Delta, and Allegiant airlines.
Travel and tourism: Shreveport combines a legacy of East Texas Cowboy with a Cajun twist. This unique combination of two great American heritages is reflected in mouth-watering dining, foot-stomping music, elegant Southern charm, and a relaxed attitude that beckon retirees to kick off their boots and stay a while. Visit http://www.shreveport-bossier.org/ for a complete summary of activities and events.
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