At a Glance
Violent Crime
652/100K
5,651/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Gloster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gloster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gloster a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Gloster reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,651/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Gloster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gloster has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population68
Median Age75.2 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans68.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,678
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,281
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$362,135
Housing Units95
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent652/100K
Property5,651/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation229 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gloster was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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