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Belcher, LA
Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Population
204
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
130
ZIP codes
0
Belcher and its ZIP codes
Local data for Belcher, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caddo Parish. PPP loans are for Belcher.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,779
110,419 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,649
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $6,924 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Belcher, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,615
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,088
4.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belcher, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Belcher
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GilliamVillage | 5.5 mi | 2.4 |
| BentonTown | 7.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Oil CityTown | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| MooringsportTown | 8.7 mi | 1.3 |
| HosstonVillage | 9.1 mi | 2.7 |
| BlanchardTown | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| VivianTown | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| Plain DealingTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Uncertain, TXCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| IdaVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Red ChuteCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.2 |
| RodessaVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| McLeod, TXCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| ShreveportCity | 20 mi | 108.2 |
| Bossier CityCity | 20 mi | 44.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belcher, LA in?
- Belcher is in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Belcher, LA?
- About 204 people live in Belcher, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belcher?
- Nearby places include Gilliam (5.5 mi), Benton (7.2 mi), Oil City (8 mi), Mooringsport (8.7 mi), Hosston (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023