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1864
Rebel attack on Gen. Lee's wagon train at Mansfield, La., April 8, 1864
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Mundy-McFarland House
Mundy-McFarland House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 6, 1979. It is significant for its architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Classical Revival.
About Mansfield
City in Louisiana, United StatesMansfield is a small city in and the parish seat of DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States. Mansfield is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan statistical area, with a 2020 population of 4,714.
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Housing in Mansfield
The typical Mansfield home is worth about $120,000, up 20.8% in a year, 45% below the Louisiana typical home.
Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Mansfield
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Mansfield's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Mansfield
Full picture →About one in 4 of Mansfield’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Shreveport (18%), Center (7%) and Bossier City (5%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
Health in Mansfield
Health Grade D−
In the bottom 1% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Louisiana
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Mansfield
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Mansfield
Full climate →Mansfield has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Mansfield
All Mansfield schools →School Grade A
The public schools Mansfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 87% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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