Georgetown, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · LaSalle Parish County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
280
Population
215/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
41.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
How Georgetown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Georgetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
334%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
15.6% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population280
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$21,024
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty41.4%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$119,985
Housing Units114
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation78 ft
Education
CBachelor's+15.6%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Georgetown was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.