Gloster, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan Area

Gloster is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 68.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
68 Population 54/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $20,678 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Gloster Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population68
Median Age75.2 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans66.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$20,678
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,895M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation229 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
CommuteN/A
Broadband18.0%
Libraries4

Is Gloster a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gloster receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Gloster stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Gloster 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 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Gloster has a population of 68 with a density of 54 people per square mile. The median age is 75.2 years, 93% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

68
Total Population
54
People / sq mi
75.2yrs
Median Age
93% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 69.1%
Female 30.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Gloster vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gloster vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gloster is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Gloster vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$20,678
Avg Weekly Wage$1,281
IRS Avg AGI$79,895

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)652
County GDP$2,895M

Business (County)

Restaurants30
Healthcare44
Retail66
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,189
37% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied0.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,189
37% below US avg

Health Metrics: Gloster vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death11,309/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access47.3%
Healthcare Facilities44

Crime Rates: Gloster vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Gloster has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.4 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall0.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation229 ft (70 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates32.1904°N, 93.8047°W
County FIPS22031
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.5-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.3%
D 31.8%

Winner: Republican by 35.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.48
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density54/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities44
Restaurants30
Retail Stores66

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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