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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 306 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Georgetown, LA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
41.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
306 sunny days/yr

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
103%
Crime
0%
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.

Safety & Crime

Georgetown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population280
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,024
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty41.4%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$119,985
Housing Units114
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,508/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation78 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.0%
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.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.