Louisiana
Gilbert is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 318. Residents earn $49,750 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gilbert receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Gilbert offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gilbert is $49,750, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Gilbert is $86,400, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $566 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Gilbert enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,750 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,130 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $739 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $46,773 |
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 491 |
| County GDP | $619M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,750 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.03% |
| Commute Time | 46.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $86,400 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $112,286 |
| Census Median Rent | $566 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,750 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.03% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 14,083/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.3 inches |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 74 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0512°N, 91.6577°W |
| County FIPS | 22041 |
Winner: Republican by 49.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.2% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 46.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |